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бельё

/[bʲɪˈlʲjɵ]/
Russiannoun

Definitions

  1. 1.
    underwear, skivvies, underclothes, undergarment, undies
  2. 2.
    bedclothes, linen
  3. 3.
    washing (textiles that have been or are to be washed)

Synonyms & related words

Word family
  • бельева́я
  • гря́зное бельё
Related words (1)
  • бе́лый

Etymology

From бе́лый (bélyj) + -ьё (-ʹjó). Compare Polish bielizna. Also compare Hungarian fehérnemű, German Weißwaren, and English tighty whities or whites.

Forms

  • belʹjóromanization
  • белья́genitive
  • бельево́йadjective • relational
  • бельи́шкоpejorative
  • бѣльёalternative
Nominative
Singular
бельё
Plural
—
Genitive
Singular
белья́
Plural
—
Dative
Singular
белью́
Plural
—
Accusative
Singular
бельё
Plural
—
Instrumental
Singular
бельём
Plural
—
Prepositional
Singular
белье́
Plural
—

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