How to say "beautiful" in Russian
When to use it
Same root as 'красный' (red) — in Old Russian, red WAS the color of beauty.
Syllables & stress
Literal meaning
Adjectives agree with gender: красивая (about a woman), красивый (a man), красивое (a thing, neuter). Getting the ending wrong is the single most audible learner mistake.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say "beautiful" in Russian?
"beautiful" in Russian is Красиво, pronounced Krasivo (kra-SI-vaya / kra-SI-vy — stress on the capitalised syllable).
How do you pronounce Красиво?
Krasivo. Syllables: kra-SI-vaya / kra-SI-vy. Use the Listen button above to hear it.
What does Красиво literally mean?
Adjectives agree with gender: красивая (about a woman), красивый (a man), красивое (a thing, neuter). Getting the ending wrong is the single most audible learner mistake.
Is Красиво formal or informal?
Same root as 'красный' (red) — in Old Russian, red WAS the color of beauty.
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Russian in Lisbon. I read both sides and write down what differs.
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