Голый
Pronunciation
GOH-lee
Translation
golyy — naked, bare
Context & Examples
Он был голый.
He was naked.
Голые стены комнаты выглядели мрачно.
The bare walls of the room looked gloomy.
Cultural Note 🇷🇺
In Russian, 'голый' can describe both people and objects (e.g., bare walls). It appears in the idiom 'голый король' (the emperor's new clothes) and is common in the context of Russian banya (sauna), where nudity is traditional.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "Голый" mean in Russian?
"Голый" translates to "golyy — naked, bare" in English. It is pronounced as "GOH-lee".
How do you pronounce "Голый"?
The pronunciation of "Голый" is: GOH-lee
How to use "Голый" in a sentence?
Example: "Он был голый." which translates to "He was naked.". Another example: "Голые стены комнаты выглядели мрачно." — "The bare walls of the room looked gloomy.".
What is the cultural significance of "Голый" in Russia?
In Russian, 'голый' can describe both people and objects (e.g., bare walls). It appears in the idiom 'голый король' (the emperor's new clothes) and is common in the context of Russian banya (sauna), where nudity is traditional.