Ukrainian · Adjectives

Зелений

zelenyy

Green

Beginneradjective

Definition

Green — the Carpathian forests and the hope of spring.

Example

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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