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смягчать

Translation of смягчать

soften

Meaning of смягчать

Russian

делать менее жёстким, смягчать материал или ткань

English

to make something less hard or rough

soften

Transcription and pronunciation of смягчать

смягча́ть

stress on the 2nd syllable

Transcription
[smʲɪxˈt͡ɕatʲ]
In Latin letters
smyagchat

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  1. This cream will soften your skin.

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    Этот крем смягчит вашу кожу.

  2. Add some white paint to soften the red.

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    Добавьте немного белой краски, чтобы смягчить красный цвет.

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What's the difference between смягчать, размягчать, and приглушать

Р
🇷🇺Russian
размягчать

Make physically soft: butter, wax, plastic.

П
🇷🇺Russian
приглушать

Make colour, light or sound less strong.

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смягчать belongs to the topic "Colors and Materials →". Start with a short set of 1 word so the word is easier to remember in context.

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What does смягчать mean?

to make something less hard or rough

How do you pronounce смягчать?

смягчать is pronounced [smʲɪxˈt͡ɕatʲ], in Latin letters “smyagchat”.

How is смягчать used in a sentence?

This cream will soften your skin. Translation: Этот крем смягчит вашу кожу.

Is смягчать part of Colors and Materials vocabulary?

Yes, смягчать (soften) can be learned in the Colors and Materials topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is смягчать part of Clothing and Fashion vocabulary?

Yes, смягчать (soften) can be learned in the Clothing and Fashion topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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