Ukrainian · Adjectives
Червоний
chervonyy
Red
Beginneradjective
Definition
Red — chervona kalyna, the red viburnum, is a beloved folk symbol.
Example
Червона калина — символ України.
Red viburnum — a symbol of Ukraine.
Etymology
'Червоний' (chervonyy) is derived from Proto-Slavic *čьrvonъ, meaning 'red.' This term is consistent across many Slavic languages indicating its deep cultural roots.
How & Where It’s Used
'Червоний' is frequently used in both spoken and written Ukrainian, suitable for both formal and informal language, universally recognized across regional dialects.