How is the word Полутень translated from Russian to English

English translation
Penumbra
noun

Частично затенённая область вокруг полного shadow, как в затмении.

A partially shaded area surrounding a full shadow, as in an eclipse.

Examples with “Полутень”

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  • Полутень создала мягкое свечение вокруг дерева. — The penumbra created a soft glow around the tree.

  • В его объяснении есть тень, которая сбивает всех с толку. — There's a penumbra in his explanation that confuses everyone.

  • Ты видишь полутень во время лунного затмения сегодня ночью? — Can you see the penumbra in the lunar eclipse tonight?

  • Можешь прояснить тень в своем аргументе? — Can you clarify the penumbra in your argument?

  • Мы вместе наблюдали, как полутень ложится на горы. — We watched the penumbra set over the mountains together.

  • Я нахожу тень этой ситуации довольно тревожной. — I find the penumbra of this situation quite unsettling.

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