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undertone in Russian

undertone in Russian is приглушённый [[го́лос]], подте́кст, нюа́нс — undertone means an auditory tone of low pitch or volume.

undertone in Russian

приглушённый [[го́лос]]
noun
Pronounced: priglushyonnyy [[golos]]
An auditory tone of low pitch or volume.
подте́кст
noun
Pronounced: podtekst
An implicit message perceived subtly alongside, but not detracting noticeably from, the explicit message conveyed in or by a book, film, speech or similar (contrast with overtone); an undercurrent.
нюа́нс
noun
Pronounced: nyuans
A pale colour, or one seen underneath another colour.
отте́нок
noun
Pronounced: ottenok
A pale colour, or one seen underneath another colour.
полуто́н
noun
Pronounced: poluton
A pale colour, or one seen underneath another colour.

What does "undertone" mean?

  1. noun An auditory tone of low pitch or volume.
  2. noun An implicit message perceived subtly alongside, but not detracting noticeably from, the explicit message conveyed in or by a book, film, speech or similar (contrast with overtone); an undercurrent.
  3. noun A pale colour, or one seen underneath another colour.
  4. noun A low state of the physical faculties.
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What is "undertone" in Russian?

"undertone" in Russian is приглушённый [[го́лос]], подте́кст, нюа́нс. undertone means: An auditory tone of low pitch or volume.

How do you pronounce приглушённый [[го́лос]]?

"undertone" in Russian is приглушённый [[го́лос]], pronounced "priglushyonnyy [[golos]]".

Are there other ways to say "undertone" in Russian?

Yes — Russian has 5 translations listed for "undertone": приглушённый [[го́лос]], подте́кст, нюа́нс, отте́нок, полуто́н.

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