Ukrainian · Adjectives

Чистий

chystyy

Clean; pure

Beginneradjective

Definition

Clean — and pure in spirit; chysta dusha, a pure soul.

Example

Шацькі озера чисті і прозорі.

The Shatsk lakes are clean and clear.

Etymology

'Чистий' (chystyy) originates from the Proto-Slavic *čistъ, which means 'clean' or 'pure.' It has similar forms among various Slavic languages.

How & Where It’s Used

'Чистий' is employed in a variety of contexts from everyday spoken language to formal writing, applicable in both informal and formal settings without significant regional differences.

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