си́ній
sýnij
The Ukrainian word for blue is си́ній (sýnij). Wiktionary also lists блаки́тний (blakýtnyj) and голуби́й (holubýj).
Meaning: blue-coloured (adj)
Ways to say it
| Ukrainian | Romanization (Wiktionary) |
|---|---|
| си́ній | sýnij |
| блаки́тний | blakýtnyj |
| голуби́й | holubýj |
| лазу́рний | lazúrnyj |
Which one should you use?
си́ній refers to a deep or dark blue color. голуби́й refers to a light, bright blue, similar to the color of the sky. блаки́тний is also used for blue-coloured items and can function as a noun for the color itself. For more descriptive or poetic contexts, you may use лазу́рний to mean azure or a bright sky blue.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
As an adjective, си́ній changes its ending to agree with the gender and number of the noun it describes. Use си́ня for feminine nouns, such as вода (water) and си́нє for neuter nouns, such as небо (sky). For plural nouns, use the form си́ні.
How do you pronounce it?
sýnij
Did you know?
- The word голуби́й shares the same root as the word for 'pigeon' or 'dove' (голуби́й), reflecting the soft grey-blue hue of these birds.
- Using си́ній to describe a person's face often implies a state of shock, extreme cold or lack of oxygen rather than a literal color change.
- The color 'blue' is deeply tied to Ukrainian national identity, appearing prominently in the national flag and many folk embroidery patterns.
Examples in context
- Небо синєThe sky is blue
- Він купив си́ній зонт.Vin kupyv syniy zont.He bought a blue umbrella.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “blue” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
