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shine in Russian

shine in Russian is свет, сия́ние, блеск — shine means to give off or reflect light brightly.

shine in Russian

свет
noun
Pronounced: svet
Brightness from a source of light.
сия́ние
noun
Pronounced: siyaniye
Brightness from a source of light.
блеск
noun
Pronounced: blesk
Brightness from reflected light.
сия́ние
noun
Pronounced: siyaniye
Brightness from reflected light.
блеск
noun
Pronounced: blesk
Excellence in quality or appearance; splendour.
сия́ть
verb
Pronounced: siyat
(intransitive, copulative) To emit or reflect light so as to glow.
свети́ть
verb
Pronounced: svetit
(intransitive, copulative) To emit or reflect light so as to glow.
свети́ться
verb
Pronounced: svetitsya
(intransitive, copulative) To emit or reflect light so as to glow.
полирова́ть
verb
Pronounced: polirovat
(transitive) To cause (something) to be smooth and shiny by rubbing; put a shine on (something); polish (something).
чи́стить
verb
Pronounced: chistit
(transitive) To cause (something) to be smooth and shiny by rubbing; put a shine on (something); polish (something).
сия́ть
verb
Pronounced: siyat
(intransitive, copulative) To distinguish oneself; to excel.
блиста́ть
verb
Pronounced: blistat
(intransitive, copulative) To distinguish oneself; to excel.
сия́ть
verb
Pronounced: siyat
(transitive) To cause to shine, as a light or by reflected light.
блесте́ть
verb
Pronounced: blestet
(transitive) To cause to shine, as a light or by reflected light.

What does "shine" mean?

  1. verb To give off or reflect light brightly.
    "Stars shine more clearly when you are far from the city lights."
  2. verb To perform exceptionally well or stand out.
    "Some children shine in sport, while others shine in music or art."
  3. verb To point a light source at something.
    "Could you shine your phone at the lock so I can see the keyhole?"
  4. noun Brightness or gloss, whether from a light source or a polished surface.
    "The floor had a lovely shine after she mopped and buffed it."
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shine in a sentence

  • Stars shine more clearly when you are far from the city lights.
  • The sun shone brightly over the valley.
  • Some children shine in sport, while others shine in music or art.
  • If you give him a chance, I think he will shine.

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What is "shine" in Russian?
"shine" in Russian is свет, сия́ние, блеск. shine means: To give off or reflect light brightly.
How do you pronounce свет?
"shine" in Russian is свет, pronounced "svet".
How do you use "shine" in a sentence?
Example: "Stars shine more clearly when you are far from the city lights." In Russian, "shine" is свет, сия́ние, блеск.
Are there other ways to say "shine" in Russian?
Yes — Russian has 10 translations listed for "shine": свет, сия́ние, блеск, сия́ть, свети́ть, свети́ться.
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