белое вино
The Russian phrase for "white wine" is белое вино.
белое вино is used to refer to white wine.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the adjective белое (white) and the noun вино (wine).
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective белое is in the neuter gender to agree with the neuter noun вино.
Did you know?
- The word вино can also be used in the phrase виноград (grape), which literally translates to 'wine-grape'.
- When ordering белое вино in a Russian restaurant, it is common to be asked if you want it сухое (dry) or полусладкое (semi-sweet), as the latter is historically more popular in Russia than in some Western countries.
- If you are at a restaurant, you might hear the word брют (brut) used more frequently than the literal description of the wine's sweetness.
Examples in context
- Я пью белое вино.I drink white wine.This sentence is useful for expressing that you drink белое вино.Tatoeba #4596301 by marafon, translation #12143544 by ddnktr
- Я не пью белое вино.I don't drink white wine.Tatoeba #10285257 by marafon, translation #10284692 by HorseOfCourse
- Ты любишь белое вино?Do you like white wine?This sentence is useful for asking if someone likes белое вино.Tatoeba #3283039 by sharptoothed, translation #434610 by lukaszpp
- Я люблю белое вино из Франции.I love white wine from France.
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Example conversation
Alexander and Ekaterina are ordering drinks at a restaurant.
- Александр AleksandrЧто ты будешь заказывать?Shto ty budesh zakazyvat'?What are you going to order?
- Екатерина EkaterinaЯ возьму белое вино.Ya voz'mu beloye vino.I will have white wine.
- Александр AleksandrХороший выбор, я тоже его люблю.Khoroshiy vybor, ya tozhe yego lyublyu.Good choice, I love it too.
- Екатерина EkaterinaТогда давай закажем одну бутылку.Togda davay zakazhem odnu butylku.Then let's order one bottle.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
