Russian · Colors & Shapes
Жёлтый
zholtyy
Yellow
Beginneradjective
Definition
The colour of the sun and lemons.
Example
Жёлтые листья падают с деревьев.
Yellow leaves fall from the trees.
Etymology
The word "жёлтый" (zholtyy) comes from the Old East Slavic "жълтъ", with roots in Proto-Slavic *žъltъ. It has historically been associated with the color of ripened grain and sunlight.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in everyday conversation and literature, "жёлтый" is applicable in both formal and informal registers. There are no significant regional variations.