золото́й
zolotój
The Russian word for "golden" is золото́й (zolotój).
This adjective describes something that is made of gold or is related to gold.
Meaning: made of, or relating to, gold (adj)
What does it mean word for word?
The adjective is derived from the Russian noun золото, which means "gold".
How does it change in a sentence?
Use золотая for feminine nouns, золотое for neuter nouns and золотые for plural nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
zolotój
Did you know?
- The expression золотые руки, meaning 'golden hands', is used to describe someone who is incredibly skilled at manual work or crafts.
- The term золотая молодежь, or 'golden youth', is a common Russian idiom used to describe the spoiled children of the wealthy elite.
- While English uses 'golden' for both the color and the material, Russian sometimes uses different words depending on whether you mean the color 'gold-colored' or the actual metal.
Examples in context
- Золото́й меда́льон блеснул на ее́ шее.The golden locket shimmered on her neck.
- У нее́ бы́ли золоты́е волосы́.She had golden hair.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “golden” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
