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No. 6,408 in Russian

чёрный

Black.

In a sentence

  • Чёрный кот сидел на подоконнике.

    A black cat was sitting on the windowsill.

    Used as an adjective describing the color of the cat.

  • Я люблю чёрный кофе без сахара.

    I like black coffee without sugar.

    Used as an adjective describing plain coffee, without additions like milk or cream.

  • В его глазах видно было чёрное подозрение.

    In his eyes, one could see dark suspicion.

    Used metaphorically to indicate a negative or intense emotional state.

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