noun · B1 · Often · both

painting

живопись

Meaning of painting

making pictures with paint

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EN-UK/ˈpeɪntɪŋ/
EN-US/ˈpeɪntɪŋ/
RU[ʐɨvɐˈpʲisʲ]
RUпейнтинг
painting
painting - живопись
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painting with Russian translation

painting usage examples

🇺🇸en-US🇷🇺ru

Her painting shows bright colours and simple shapes.

Её живопись отличается яркими цветами и простыми формами.

🇺🇸en-US🇷🇺ru

I enjoy painting landscapes on small canvases.

Мне нравится живопись пейзажей на маленьких холстах.

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painting belongs to the topic "Hobbies and Interests". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

painting
живопись
shower
elevator
towel
TV
view
breakfast

painting synonyms

Related words worth learning together

painting
основной термин для живописи как направления и произведения
picture
более общий термин; включает фотографии и другие изображения, не только живопись
drawing
работа, выполненная линиями (карандаш, пастель, ручка); не обязательно краска
artwork
нейтральный термин для произведения искусства; может быть живописью, скульптурой и т.д.
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🇬🇧en

основной термин для живописи как направления и произведения

B1Very Often

She bought a painting at the gallery.

🇬🇧en

более общий термин; включает фотографии и другие изображения, не только живопись

B1Very Often

He showed me a picture of the sunset.

🇬🇧en

работа, выполненная линиями (карандаш, пастель, ручка); не обязательно краска

B1Very Often

Her drawing won the prize.

A
🇬🇧en
artwork

нейтральный термин для произведения искусства; может быть живописью, скульптурой и т.д.

B1Often

The gallery displayed new artwork by local artists.

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What does painting mean?

making pictures with paint

How do you pronounce painting?

painting is pronounced as /ˈpeɪntɪŋ/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

How is painting used in a sentence?

Her painting shows bright colours and simple shapes. Translation: Её живопись отличается яркими цветами и простыми формами.

Is painting part of Hobbies and Interests vocabulary?

Yes, painting (живопись) can be learned in the Hobbies and Interests topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is painting part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?

Yes, painting (живопись) can be learned in the Travel and Leisure topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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