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бархат

Translation of бархат

velvet

Meaning of бархат

Russian

плотная ткань с коротким ворсом, очень мягкая и блестящая

English

a soft, thick cloth with short, dense hairs on one side

velvet

Transcription and pronunciation of бархат

ба́рхат

stress on the 1st syllable

Transcription
[ˈbarxət]
In Latin letters
barhat / barkhat

Traps and common mistakes

Бархат or вельвет?

вельвет

вельвет ≠ velvet: corduroy, ribbed fabric

Don't say вельвет for velvet. Smooth soft pile — бархат; ribbed trousers — вельвет (corduroy).

Мама подарила мне бархатную подушку.

Mum gave me a velvet cushion.

Мои старые брюки из вельвета в рубчик.

My old trousers are ribbed corduroy, not velvet.

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Translate these short sentences from English into Russian using the word you are learning. Then open one possible answer and compare it with yours. This is practice, not a test.

  1. She has a red velvet dress.

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    У неё красное платье из бархата.

  2. Velvet feels very soft.

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    Бархат очень мягкий на ощупь.

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What does бархат mean?

a soft, thick cloth with short, dense hairs on one side

How do you pronounce бархат?

бархат is pronounced [ˈbarxət], in Latin letters “barhat”.

How is бархат used in a sentence?

She has a red velvet dress. Translation: У неё красное платье из бархата.

Is бархат part of Colors and Materials vocabulary?

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

Is бархат part of Clothing and Fashion vocabulary?

Yes, бархат (velvet) 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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