простыня
Translation of простыня
sheet
Russian word in Latin letters: prostynya
Meaning of простыня
ткань, которую стелют на матрас, чтобы на ней спать
a large piece of cloth you put over a mattress to sleep on

Pronunciation
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I put a clean sheet on the bed.
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Я постелил на кровать чистую простыню.
I spread a clean sheet over the mattress.
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Я постелил чистую простыню на матрас.
простыня synonyms
What's the difference between простыня, простынка, and постельное бельё
Affectionate, often for kids' beds.
Advanced: broader words
The whole set: sheet, covers, pillowcases.
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What does простыня mean?
a large piece of cloth you put over a mattress to sleep on
How do you pronounce простыня?
простыня is pronounced [prəstɨˈnʲa], in Latin letters “prostynya”.
How is простыня used in a sentence?
I put a clean sheet on the bed. Translation: Я постелил на кровать чистую простыню.
Is простыня part of Household Chores vocabulary?
Yes, простыня (sheet) can be learned in the Household Chores topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is простыня part of Home and Household vocabulary?
Yes, простыня (sheet) can be learned in the Home and Household topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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