цвета
The English phrase 'colors' is translated into Russian as цвета.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the word is цвет. To express the idea of 'of colors' (for example, 'a set of colors'), use the genitive case form цветов.
Did you know?
- In Russian culture, the color красный was historically the word for 'beautiful'. This is why 'Red Square' in Moscow may have originally meant 'Beautiful Square'.
- Russian speakers distinguish between light blue голубой and dark blue синий as two entirely separate primary colors. They are not considered different shades of the same color but distinct categories.
- In Russian, the concept of 'color scheme' or 'palette' is often referred to as цветовая гамма, borrowing the concept of musical scales.
Examples in context
- Я люблю яркие цвета.I like bright colors.This sentence shows how to express a preference for bright цвета.Tatoeba #4773325 by marafon, translation #1129941 by ellasevia
- Кто выбрал такие цвета?Who chose those colors?This sentence is useful for asking who made a choice regarding certain цвета.Tatoeba #4773468 by marafon, translation #4496547 by CK
- Вам нравятся эти цвета?Do you like the colors?This sentence demonstrates how to ask if someone likes specific цвета.Tatoeba #9986191 by marafon, translation #2723884 by CM
- На столе лежит красная книга.There is a red book on the table.
- У меня есть синяя ручка.I have a blue pen.
- Он носит черные брюки.He is wearing black pants.
- Его глаза серого цвета.His eyes are gray.
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Example conversation
Мария и Александр обсуждают интерьер новой квартиры.
- Мария MariaКакие цвета ты предпочитаешь?Kakiye tsveta ty predpochitayesh'?What colors do you prefer?
- Александр AleksandrЯ люблю спокойные цвета.Ya lyublyu spokoynyye tsveta.I like calm colors.
- Мария MariaЭти цвета подходят для гостиной.Eti tsveta podkhodyat dlya gostinoy.These colors are suitable for the living room.
- Александр AleksandrСогласен, это отличный выбор.Soglasen, eto otlichnyy vybor.I agree, it is an excellent choice.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
