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How do you say "white" in Russian?
белый
belyj
In Russian, "white" is белый.
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Pronunciation
Say BEL-yj. Two syllables, stress on the first.
Writing and usage
Белый has 6 letters. The Б is soft before the Е. The Ь softens the L.
Example sentence
Снег белый.
The snow is white.
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How to remember белый
Bel: white is bell-pure, clean and clear.
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Questions about белый
How do you say "white" in Russian?
In Russian, "white" is белый. It is a noun.
How is белый written in Russian?
Белый has 6 letters. The Б is soft before the Е. The Ь softens the L.
How is белый used in a sentence?
Use белый as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Снег белый. (The snow is white.).
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