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быть холодным

be cold

Meaning of быть холодным

have low temperature

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Russian[bɨtʲ xɐˈlotnɨm]
be cold
быть холодным - be cold
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быть холодным with English translation

быть холодным usage examples

🇬🇧English🇷🇺Russian

After the sun sets, the air can be cold, so bring a coat.

После захода солнца воздух может быть холодным, поэтому возьмите пальто.

🇬🇧English🇷🇺Russian

In early April mornings, it tends to be cold until the sun comes up.

Рано утром в начале апреля воздух обычно может быть холодным, пока не взойдёт солнце.

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быть холодным belongs to the topic "Talking about Weather". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

быть холоднымbe cold
времена годаseasons of the year
веснаspring
зимаwinter
начинатьсяbegin
заканчиватьсяend
температураtemperature

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What's the difference between быть холодным / мёрзнуть / замёрзнуть / охладеть / прохладный / холодноватый

🇷🇺Russian
быть холодным

Literal, neutral description of having a low temperature (people, objects, weather).

A1Very Often

The room is cold — the radiators aren't working.

В комнате холодно — батареи не работают.

М
🇷🇺Russian
мёрзнуть

To feel very cold; implies discomfort (usually about people or animals).

A1Very Often

I'm freezing outside without a warm coat.

На улице я мёрзну без тёплой куртки.

З
🇷🇺Russian
замёрзнуть

To freeze (become solid) or to get very cold (people); emphasizes the result of cooling.

A1Very Often

The water in the bottle froze on the windowsill.

Вода в бутылке замёрзла на окне.

О
🇷🇺Russian
охладеть

To cool down; a decrease in temperature, not necessarily reaching very cold.

A2Often

Let the tea cool down a bit.

Остудите чай, пусть немного охладится.

🇷🇺Russian

Cool rather than cold; mild low temperature, often pleasant.

A1Very Often

The cool evening was very pleasant after the heat.

Прохладный вечер был очень приятен после жары.

Х
🇷🇺Russian
холодноватый

A bit chilly; a mitigated way to say something is slightly cold.

A2Often

It's a bit chilly in the apartment; grab a blanket.

В квартире немного холодновато, добавь плед.

🇷🇺Russian

Frosty; related to frost and subzero temperatures, used for weather descriptions.

A2Often

A frosty dawn decorated the trees with hoarfrost.

Морозный рассвет украсил деревья инеем.

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How to pronounce быть холодным and what this word means

быть холодным translation: be cold. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce быть холодным

[bɨtʲ xɐˈlotnɨm]

быть холодным translation

be cold

быть холодным examples

After the sun sets, the air can be cold, so bring a coat.

быть холодным transcription

[bɨtʲ xɐˈlotnɨm]

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быть холодным meaning: what does it mean?

иметь низкую температуру или ощущать холод

быть холодным pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

быть холодным is pronounced as [bɨtʲ xɐˈlotnɨm]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

быть холодным definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

After the sun sets, the air can be cold, so bring a coat. Translation: После захода солнца воздух может быть холодным, поэтому возьмите пальто.

Is быть холодным part of Talking about Weather vocabulary?

Yes, быть холодным (be cold) can be learned in the Talking about Weather topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is быть холодным part of Weather and Seasons vocabulary?

Yes, быть холодным (be cold) can be learned in the Weather and Seasons topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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