прозра́чный
prozráčnyj
The English word "transparent" is translated into Russian as прозра́чный (prozráčnyj).
прозра́чный is used to describe objects that are see-through or clear.
Meaning: see-through, clear (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
The feminine form is прозра́чная, the neuter form is прозра́чное and the plural form is прозра́чные. Additionally, the genitive singular form is прозра́чного.
How do you pronounce it?
prozráčnyj
Did you know?
- If you want to describe something as 'crystal clear', a Russian speaker might say прозрачный как слеза (transparent like a tear).
- In Russian, the word прозра́чный can be used to describe a very thin or sheer fabric, but if the fabric is 'see-through' in a provocative way, the word просве́чивающий is preferred.
- The prefix про- in прозра́чный suggests a movement 'through'. This mirrors the English 'transparent', which comes from the Latin 'trans' meaning 'across' or 'through'.
Examples in context
- Текущий гражданский процесс обязан быть прозрачным.The current civil process should be transparent.
- Я хочу, чтобы всегда было честно и прозрачно между нами.I want there always to be honesty and transparency between us.
- прозра́чное стёклышкоA transparent little pane of glass
Sources
- Wiktionary, “transparent” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
