Белье
Pronunciation
BYEL'-yeh
Translation
bel'ye — linen, underwear
Context & Examples
Она развесила чистое белье на балконе.
She hung the clean laundry on the balcony.
В магазине продают красивое нижнее белье.
The store sells beautiful underwear.
Cultural Note 🇷🇺
In Russian, 'белье' is a broad term covering both household linen (like bed sheets and towels) and personal underwear. The context usually clarifies which type is meant, but specifying 'постельное белье' (bed linen) or 'нижнее белье' (underwear) is common for clarity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "Белье" mean in Russian?
"Белье" translates to "bel'ye — linen, underwear" in English. It is pronounced as "BYEL'-yeh".
How do you pronounce "Белье"?
The pronunciation of "Белье" is: BYEL'-yeh
How to use "Белье" in a sentence?
Example: "Она развесила чистое белье на балконе." which translates to "She hung the clean laundry on the balcony.". Another example: "В магазине продают красивое нижнее белье." — "The store sells beautiful underwear.".
What is the cultural significance of "Белье" in Russia?
In Russian, 'белье' is a broad term covering both household linen (like bed sheets and towels) and personal underwear. The context usually clarifies which type is meant, but specifying 'постельное белье' (bed linen) or 'нижнее белье' (underwear) is common for clarity.