Сумний (sumnyy)
adjective · Beginner · Emotions & Feelings
Meaning
English: Sad
Sad; sum, sadness.
Examples
🗣 Чому ти такий сумний?
💬 Why are you so sad?
Etymology
‘Сумний’ (sumnyy) is derived from the noun ‘сум’ (sum), which translates to ‘sadness’ in English. Its origin is linked back to the Proto-Slavic ‘*sŭmъ,’ expressing emotional states.
How & Where It’s Used
‘Сумний’ is applicable in both written and spoken contexts, carrying a formal, literary flavor but also used in everyday conversations when discussing feelings.
Literary Heritage
Found in numerous poems and songs reflecting on sorrow and melancholy.
📹 Watch "Sad" pronunciation on YouTube
Tags: emotion, adjective