тёмный
dark
low light level
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тёмный with English translation
тёмный usage examples
The attic is dark even in the afternoon, so we need a lamp.
Чердак тёмный даже днём, поэтому нам нужна лампа.
She chose dark curtains to help keep the plants warm at night.
Она выбрала тёмные шторы, чтобы растения не замёрзли ночью.
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тёмный belongs to the topic "Colors and Materials". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
тёмный synonyms
What's the difference between тёмный / полутёмный / темноватый / чёрный / тусклый / неяркий
general term for low lighting or deep color
The room is dark, turn on the light.
Комната тёмная, включи свет.
partly dark, midway between light and dark
I entered a half-dark hallway.
Я вошёл в полутёмный коридор.
slightly dark, a softened/less intense form of dark
The room is somewhat dark but cozy.
Комната темноватая, но уютная.
He has a black jacket.
У него чёрная куртка.
weak, not bright color or light; suggests dullness or lifelessness of color/light
There is a dim light from the lamp in the room.
В комнате тусклый свет от лампы.
lack of brightness; can describe light, color, or intensity (not very pronounced)
The screen has a dim image.
У экрана неяркое изображение.
The restaurant has subdued lighting and soft music.
В ресторане приглушённый свет и тихая музыка.
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How to pronounce тёмный and what this word means
тёмный translation: dark. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce тёмный
[ˈtʲomnɨj]
тёмный translation
dark
тёмный examples
The attic is dark even in the afternoon, so we need a lamp.
тёмный transcription
[ˈtʲomnɨj]
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Questions about this word
тёмный meaning: what does it mean?
С недостатком света, слабо освещённый или мрачный.
тёмный pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
тёмный is pronounced as [ˈtʲomnɨj]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
тёмный definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
The attic is dark even in the afternoon, so we need a lamp. Translation: Чердак тёмный даже днём, поэтому нам нужна лампа.
Is тёмный part of Garden and Plants vocabulary?
Yes, тёмный (dark) can be learned in the Garden and Plants topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is тёмный part of Colors and Materials vocabulary?
Yes, тёмный (dark) can be learned in the Colors and Materials topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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