Archives for: "October 2009"

Красивый

by Don  

In English we say a man is handsome and a woman is pretty. Russians roll both concepts up in the single word красивый. It is completely regular in its declension, including its comparative form красивее: Masc Neut Fem Pl Nom красивый красивое красивая… more »

Варенье

by Timur  

The Russian word варенье is used to identify a type of thick, sweet, conserved fruit or berry syrup. It is not exactly a jam, but more like a preserve. Berries and fruits are boiled in water with a lot of sugar until everything becomes thick and heavy.… more »

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