Olive - translation, pronunciation and examples
olive
green-brown
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When to use olive
оливковая рубашка
оливковое платье
оливковые туфли
оливковая ткань
оливковая куртка
olive usage examples
The kitchen cabinets were painted olive to give a natural look.
Similar words
yellowish, muted green with brownish undertone
dull, dark olive used historically in military paint and uniforms
a light brownish or dusty olive tone, often tan-leaning
soft, muted yellow-green resembling the color of moss
greyish, muted green with a soft, dusty tone
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olive synonyms
What's the difference between olive / olive-drab / khaki / moss green / sage / forest green
yellowish, muted green with brownish undertone
She wore an olive jacket to the picnic.
Она надела оливковую куртку на пикник.
dull, dark olive used historically in military paint and uniforms
The vehicle was painted in olive-drab for camouflage.
Транспортное средство было окрашено в оливково-грязный цвет для маскировки.
a light brownish or dusty olive tone, often tan-leaning
He bought a pair of khaki chinos.
Он купил пару штанов цвета хаки.
soft, muted yellow-green resembling the color of moss
They chose moss green for the living-room walls.
Они выбрали моховой зелёный для стен в гостиной.
The kitchen cabinets were painted sage to create a calm feel.
Кухонные шкафы покрасили в шалфейный цвет, чтобы создать спокойную атмосферу.
deep, dark green with blue undertones like a dense forest
He wore a forest green sweater on the hike.
Он надал тёмно-лесной свитер в поход.
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How to pronounce olive and what this word means
olive translation: оливковый. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce olive
/ˈɒlɪv/
olive translation
оливковый
olive examples
He bought an olive jacket because it hides stains well.
olive transcription
/ˈɒlɪv/, /ˈɑlɪv/
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olive meaning: what does it mean?
green-brown
olive pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
olive is pronounced as /ˈɒlɪv/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
olive definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
He bought an olive jacket because it hides stains well. Translation: Он купил оливковую куртку, потому что она хорошо маскирует пятна.
Is olive part of Colors and Materials vocabulary?
Yes, olive (оливковый) can be learned in the Colors and Materials topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is olive part of Clothing and Fashion vocabulary?
Yes, olive (оливковый) can be learned in the Clothing and Fashion topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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