Russian · Colors & Shapes
Красный
krasnyy
Red
Beginneradjective
Definition
The colour of blood or fire. Also historically associated with beauty in Russian.
Example
Красная площадь — центр Москвы.
Red Square is the centre of Moscow.
Etymology
The adjective 'красный' (krasnyy) comes from the Proto-Slavic root meaning 'red' and has associations with beauty and brightness in various Slavic cultures.
How & Where It’s Used
'Красный' is utilized in both formal and informal contexts, applicable in spoken and written language when describing colors. It is recognized uniformly among Russian speakers.