Зелений (zelenyy)
adjective · Beginner · Adjectives
Meaning
English: Green
Green — the Carpathian forests and the hope of spring.
Examples
🗣 Навесні ліс стає зеленим.
💬 In spring the forest turns green.
Etymology
‘Зелений’ (zelenyy) comes from the Proto-Slavic *zelenъ, meaning ‘green.’ The word has cognates in various Slavic languages, illustrating its common ancestry.
How & Where It’s Used
‘Зелений’ is used in spoken and written contexts in both formal and informal registers, with a consistent meaning throughout Ukraine.
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Tags: adjective, color