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Блестеть

Pronunciation blyehs-TYET'

Translation

blestet — to shine, to glitter, to sparkle

Context & Examples

Звёзды ярко блестят на ночном небе.

The stars shine brightly in the night sky.

Новое серебро блестит как зеркало.

The new silverware shines like a mirror.

Cultural Note 🇷🇺

In Russian culture, 'блестеть' is often used metaphorically to describe someone excelling or standing out, such as 'блестеть на экзамене' (to shine on an exam), reflecting a value placed on visible achievement and brilliance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does "Блестеть" mean in Russian?

"Блестеть" translates to "blestet — to shine, to glitter, to sparkle" in English. It is pronounced as "blyehs-TYET'".

How do you pronounce "Блестеть"?

The pronunciation of "Блестеть" is: blyehs-TYET'

How to use "Блестеть" in a sentence?

Example: "Звёзды ярко блестят на ночном небе." which translates to "The stars shine brightly in the night sky.". Another example: "Новое серебро блестит как зеркало." — "The new silverware shines like a mirror.".

What is the cultural significance of "Блестеть" in Russia?

In Russian culture, 'блестеть' is often used metaphorically to describe someone excelling or standing out, such as 'блестеть на экзамене' (to shine on an exam), reflecting a value placed on visible achievement and brilliance.

More Russian Words to Learn

БледныйБледный — paleБлескБлеск — brilliance, shine, sparkleБлеснутьБлеснуть — to shine/flash (figuratively: to show off, to excel briefly)БлестящийБлестящий — brilliant/shinyБлинБлин — pancakeБлизБлиз — near, close (archaic/poetic)

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