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white in Russian

white in Russian is белый, бе́лый, белоко́жий — white means reflecting all wavelengths of visible light equally; having the colour of snow or milk.

white in Russian

белый
adj
Pronounced: belyy
Bright and colourless; reflecting equal quantities of all frequencies of visible light.
бе́лый
adj
Pronounced: belyy
Bright and colourless; reflecting equal quantities of all frequencies of visible light.
бе́лый
adj
Pronounced: belyy
белый
adj
Pronounced: belyy
бе́лый
adj
Pronounced: belyy
(chiefly, historical) Designated for use by Caucasians.
белоко́жий
adj
Pronounced: belokozhiy
(chiefly, historical) Designated for use by Caucasians.
светлоко́жий
adj
Pronounced: svetlokozhiy
(chiefly, historical) Designated for use by Caucasians.
бе́лый
adj
Pronounced: belyy
Relatively light or pale in colour.
све́тлый
adj
Pronounced: svetlyy
Relatively light or pale in colour.
бе́лый
adj
Pronounced: belyy
Pale or pallid, as from fear, illness, etc.
бле́дный
adj
Pronounced: blednyy
Pale or pallid, as from fear, illness, etc.
бе́лый
adj
Pronounced: belyy
(of coffee or tea) Containing cream, milk, or creamer.
[[бе́лый]] цвет
noun
Pronounced: [[belyy]] tsvet
The color of snow or milk; the color of light containing equal amounts of all visible wavelengths.
белый
noun
Pronounced: belyy
The color of snow or milk; the color of light containing equal amounts of all visible wavelengths.
бе́лая
noun
Pronounced: belaya
A person of European descent with light-colored skin.
бе́лый
noun
Pronounced: belyy
A person of European descent with light-colored skin.
белый
noun
Pronounced: belyy
A person of European descent with light-colored skin.
бело́к
noun
Pronounced: belok
(archery) The central part of the butt, which was formerly painted white; the centre of a mark at which a missile is shot.
белый
noun
Pronounced: belyy
(archery) The central part of the butt, which was formerly painted white; the centre of a mark at which a missile is shot.

What does "white" mean?

  1. adj Reflecting all wavelengths of visible light equally; having the colour of snow or milk.
    "She painted the fence white to match the house."
  2. adj Pale, as from shock, fear, or illness.
    "He went white when he heard the news."
  3. noun A member of a light-skinned population, especially one of European descent.
    "The census asks people to identify as white, Black, Asian, or another category."
  4. verb To make something white; to whiten or bleach.
    "The walls had been whited over with fresh paint."
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white in a sentence

  • She painted the fence white to match the house.
  • Clouds drifted across a pale white sky.
  • He went white when he heard the news.
  • Her face turned white at the sight of blood.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "white" in Russian?

"white" in Russian is белый, бе́лый, белоко́жий. white means: Reflecting all wavelengths of visible light equally; having the colour of snow or milk.

How do you pronounce белый?

"white" in Russian is белый, pronounced "belyy".

How do you use "white" in a sentence?

Example: "She painted the fence white to match the house." In Russian, "white" is белый, бе́лый, белоко́жий.

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

Yes — Russian has 9 translations listed for "white": белый, бе́лый, белоко́жий, светлоко́жий, све́тлый, бле́дный.

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