Light - translation, pronunciation and examples
light
visible brightness
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Свет из окна освещает всю комнату.
Она предпочитает мягкий свет в спальне.
light usage examples
Свет из окна освещает всю комнату.
The light from the window brightens the whole room.
Она предпочитает мягкий свет в спальне.
She prefers soft light in the bedroom.
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General term for visible light; the primary word.
The arrangement or system of lights in a space (how a place is lit).
A more formal term for light or the act of lighting (often used in technical/formal contexts).
Refers to the intensity or level of light (how bright something is).
A soft, steady light or emission (often low intensity).
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What's the difference between light / lighting / illumination / brightness / glow / radiance
General term for visible light; the primary word.
There is a lot of light in this room.
В этой комнате много света.
Good lighting makes the room look bigger.
Хорошее освещение делает комнату визуально больше.
A more formal term for light or the act of lighting (often used in technical/formal contexts).
The museum uses special illumination to protect the paintings.
Музей использует специальное освещение для защиты картин.
Refers to the intensity or level of light (how bright something is).
Reduce the brightness of the screen.
Уменьши яркость экрана.
A soft, steady light or emission (often low intensity).
The candle's glow filled the room.
Свечение свечи наполнило комнату.
A poetic or elevated word for strong, beautiful light (shine or glow).
Her face had a warm radiance.
Её лицо излучало тёплое сияние.
A strong, harsh light that causes discomfort or visibility problems.
The glare from the sun made it hard to drive.
Ослепляющий свет солнца мешал водить.
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How to pronounce light and what this word means
light translation: свет. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce light
/ˈlaɪt/
light translation
свет
light examples
The light from the window brightens the whole room.
light transcription
/ˈlaɪt/, /ˈlaɪt/
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light meaning: what does it mean?
visible brightness
light pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
light is pronounced as /ˈlaɪt/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
light definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
The light from the window brightens the whole room. Translation: Свет из окна освещает всю комнату.
Is light part of Interior and Decor vocabulary?
Yes, light (свет) can be learned in the Interior and Decor topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is light part of Home and Household vocabulary?
Yes, light (свет) can be learned in the Home and Household topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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