Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'beige'

English Word: beige

Key Russian Translations:

• бежевый [ˈbʲeʐɨvɨj] - [Formal, Informal, Adjective]

Frequency: Medium

Difficulty: A2 (Beginner to Intermediate)

Pronunciation (Russian):

бежевый: [ˈbʲeʐɨvɨj]

Note on бежевый: The stress falls on the first syllable. The 'ж' sound is a voiced retroflex fricative, similar to the 's' in "measure."

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Meanings and Usage:

1. Color Description (Neutral Light Brown)

Translation(s) & Context:

• бежевый - Used to describe a light brownish or creamy color, often in fashion, design, or decor contexts.

Usage Examples:

• Я купила бежевое пальто на осень.

  I bought a beige coat for autumn.

• Стены в гостиной покрашены в бежевый цвет.

  The walls in the living room are painted beige.

• Бежевые туфли идеально подходят к этому платью.

  Beige shoes match this dress perfectly.

• Этот бежевый оттенок выглядит очень естественно.

  This beige shade looks very natural.

• Она предпочитает бежевые тона в интерьере.

  She prefers beige tones in interior design.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

The word бежевый is an adjective in Russian and declines according to gender, number, and case. Below is a table of its forms in the nominative case (most commonly used for descriptions).

Note: The adjective changes further in other cases (genitive, dative, etc.), following standard Russian adjective declension rules.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms:

• кремовый (creamy, often used for similar light tones)
• песочный (sandy, slightly warmer tone)

Note: "кремовый" may imply a softer, warmer tone, while "песочный" often suggests a hint of yellow or sand-like color.

Antonyms:

• чёрный (black)
• яркий (bright, vivid)

Related Phrases:

• бежевый тон - beige tone (often used in art or design)
• бежевая палитра - beige palette (referring to a range of beige shades)
• бежевый фон - beige background (used in decor or digital design)

Usage Notes:

• The Russian word "бежевый" directly corresponds to "beige" in English and is widely understood in contexts like fashion, interior design, and general color description.
• It is a neutral term, suitable for both formal and informal contexts.
• As an adjective, it must agree in gender, number, and case with the noun it modifies, which is a key grammatical feature to remember.

Common Errors:

• Error: Forgetting to adjust "бежевый" for gender or number, e.g., saying "бежевый платье" instead of "бежевое платье" (correct form for neuter noun "платье"). Explanation: Russian adjectives must match the noun they describe in gender, number, and case.
• Error: Mispronouncing the stress as [beˈʐɨvɨj] instead of [ˈbʲeʐɨvɨj]. Explanation: Stress in Russian is crucial and can change meaning or sound unnatural if misplaced.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, beige is often associated with neutrality, elegance, and minimalism, much like in Western cultures. It is a popular color choice for clothing and home decor, especially in urban settings, symbolizing sophistication and understated style.

Related Concepts:

• цвет (color)
• оттенок (shade)
• нейтральный (neutral)