Significado
A nice sight to look at.
Contexto cultural
For many Russians, the 'dacha' (summer house) is a sanctuary. A 'прекрасный вид' of a forest or river is often more valued than modern amenities. There is a popular subculture in St. Petersburg of 'roof tours' specifically to find the most 'прекрасный вид' of the historic city center. In the dense 'sleeping districts' of Russian cities, a high-floor apartment with a 'прекрасный вид' is a major status symbol compared to lower floors facing other buildings. Classic Russian writers often used 'прекрасный вид' to signal a character's emotional state or a moment of clarity and peace.
The 'Na' Rule
Always use the preposition 'на' (on) to say what the view is of. 'Вид на море', 'Вид на горы'.
De-voicing
Remember that 'вид' sounds like 'veet'. If you pronounce the 'd' clearly, it sounds non-native.
Significado
A nice sight to look at.
The 'Na' Rule
Always use the preposition 'на' (on) to say what the view is of. 'Вид на море', 'Вид на горы'.
De-voicing
Remember that 'вид' sounds like 'veet'. If you pronounce the 'd' clearly, it sounds non-native.
Use 'Какой'
To sound more natural when surprised, start with 'Какой' (What a...). 'Какой прекрасный вид!'
Complimenting Homes
Complimenting a Russian host on their 'вид из окна' is a surefire way to be a great guest.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the missing adjective in the correct form.
Из окна отеля открывается _________ вид на море.
'Вид' is a masculine noun, so the adjective must be 'прекрасный'.
Which sentence is the most natural way to admire a view?
You are standing on a balcony. What do you say?
'Вид' is for scenery; 'виза' is for travel; 'взгляд' is for a person's look.
Match the Russian phrase with its English equivalent.
Match the following:
These are the most common collocations with 'вид'.
Complete the dialogue.
— Тебе нравится эта квартира? — Да, особенно _________.
The nominative case is needed here as the subject of the implied 'is'.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
Adjectives for 'Вид'
Common Collocations
Verbs
- • Открывается
- • Наслаждаться
- • Видеть
Places
- • Из окна
- • С горы
- • С балкона
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosИз окна отеля открывается _________ вид на море.
'Вид' is a masculine noun, so the adjective must be 'прекрасный'.
You are standing on a balcony. What do you say?
'Вид' is for scenery; 'виза' is for travel; 'взгляд' is for a person's look.
Empareja cada elemento de la izquierda con su par de la derecha:
These are the most common collocations with 'вид'.
— Тебе нравится эта квартира? — Да, особенно _________.
The nominative case is needed here as the subject of the implied 'is'.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
12 preguntasNot really. Use 'прекрасный внешний вид' if you mean they look healthy/well-dressed, but 'прекрасный вид' alone sounds like you're looking at a landscape.
'Красивый' is 'beautiful/pretty'. 'Прекрасный' is 'wonderful/excellent/surpassingly beautiful'. It's one step higher.
Use 'вид на город'.
It is masculine. (Он, мой вид).
Yes, but it's very basic. 'Прекрасный' sounds more enthusiastic.
Yes, in biology or logic, 'вид' means 'species' or 'type', but in this collocation, it only means 'view'.
Прекрасные виды (Prekrasnyye vidy).
It is neutral. You can use it in a poem or a text message.
The verb 'открываться' (to open up). 'Открывается прекрасный вид'.
Yes, if the scene shows a landscape.
Both are okay, but 'прекрасный вид' is the standard order.
Ужасный вид (Terrible view) or Плохой вид (Bad view).
Frases relacionadas
Красивый пейзаж
similarBeautiful landscape
Панорамный вид
specialized formPanoramic view
Внешний вид
builds onExternal appearance
Вид на жительство
contrastResidence permit
