light
лёгкий
having little weight
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light with Russian translation
light usage examples
The parcel is light, I can lift it with one hand.
Посылка лёгкая, я могу поднять её одной рукой.
She chose a light fabric for the summer dress.
Она выбрала лёгкую ткань для летнего платья.
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light belongs to the topic "Adjectives". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
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This suitcase is light and easy to carry.
Choose a lightweight jacket for traveling.
Означает «не трудный, простой»; русский «лёгкий» часто используется в этом значении.
This exercise is easy for beginners.
Означает небольшую степень или лёгкое количество; «лёгкий» в значении «незначительный».
There was a slight delay on the train.
Поэтическое/эмфатическое: очень, почти неощутимо лёгкий (как перо).
The new phone feels featherlight in my hand.
Технический/маркетинговый термин: исключительно малый вес, часто у экипировки.
They bought an ultralight tent for backpacking.
Часто используется как торговый/спортивный термин (весовая категория) или для усиления значения «очень лёгкий».
He fought in the featherweight division.
The paper is thin and tears easily.
Означает отсутствие веса или ощущение невесомости; сильнее, чем просто «лёгкий».
Astronauts feel weightless in orbit.
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How is light different from related words?
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В чем разница в английском между bright, light, radiant и luminous
Разница между bright, light, radiant и luminous: яркий свет, светлый цвет, сияние от радости и мягкое свечение.
В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.
В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.
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What does light mean?
having little weight
How do you pronounce light?
light is pronounced as /ˈlaɪt/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
How is light used in a sentence?
The parcel is light, I can lift it with one hand. Translation: Посылка лёгкая, я могу поднять её одной рукой.
Is light part of Adjectives vocabulary?
Yes, light (лёгкий) can be learned in the Adjectives topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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