ciemnoszary
The English phrase "dark grey" is translated into Polish as ciemnoszary.
ciemnoszary is used to describe a color that is a deep or dark shade of grey.
What does it mean word for word?
The word is a compound of ciemno- (dark) and szary (grey).
How does it change in a sentence?
As an adjective, the form of ciemnoszary must change to agree with the gender and number of the noun it modifies. The feminine form is ciemnoszara, while the neuter and plural form is ciemnoszare. In the genitive case for plural nouns, the form becomes ciemnoszarych.
Did you know?
- The term szary can be used to describe a person's social standing or presence, where a szara myszka (grey little mouse) describes a shy, unassuming person who blends into the background.
- In Polish, the word szary is often used as a metaphor for a life of monotony or boredom, which is why a szara codzienność refers to a 'grey' or dull everyday routine.
- While ciemnoszary is the standard term, Polish distinguishes between different 'greys' by using popielaty specifically for a 'cinder' or 'ashy' grey, which carries a more tactile and poetic connotation.
Examples in context
- Dlaczego dym jest ciemnoszary?Why is the smoke dark grey?This sentence is useful for asking about the color of smoke using the form ciemnoszary.Tatoeba #12129865 by carlosalberto, translation #12129857 by carlosalberto
- Ten ciemnoszary sweter jest bardzo elegancki.This dark grey sweater is very elegant.
- Znalazłam ciemnoszary kubek w kuchni.I found a dark grey mug in the kitchen.
Example conversation
Anna and Piotr are choosing a color for a new sofa.
- AnnaJaki kolor kanapy wybierasz, Piotr?Which sofa color are you choosing, Piotr?
- PiotrChciałbym ten ciemnoszary model.I would like this dark grey model.
- AnnaTak, ten ciemnoszary kolor wygląda świetnie.Yes, this dark grey color looks great.
- PiotrCieszę się, że ci się podoba.I am glad that you like it.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
