зеле́ний
zelényjmasculine
The Ukrainian word for green is зеле́ний (zelényj).
The word зеле́ний is an adjective meaning having the color green. It can also function as a noun to refer to the color green itself. If you wish to express the action of making something green, the verb зелени́ти is used.
Meaning: having green as its colour (adj)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective зеле́ний must change its ending to match the gender and number of the noun it describes. Use зеле́на for feminine nouns, such as in the phrase зелена сукня (green dress). Use зеле́не for neuter nouns. Use зеле́ні when describing multiple objects in the plural. In the masculine genitive or accusative case, the form changes to зеле́ного.
How do you pronounce it?
zelényj
Did you know?
- Ukrainian has a distinct word for 'light green' called салатовий, which literally translates to 'lettuce-colored'.
- The Ukrainian word зеле́ний shares a common ancient Proto-Indo-European root with the English word 'green'.
- While зеле́ний describes the color, the word зе́лень refers specifically to green vegetation or leafy herbs in a culinary context.
Examples in context
- Зелений колір асоціюється з природою.The color green is associated with nature.
- Зелені повітряні кулі вражають своєю красою.Green hot air balloons impress with their beauty.
- Те зелене плаття тобі дуже пасує.That green dress suits you very well.
Example conversation
Andriy and Nataliia are choosing a new plant for the room.
- Андрій AndriiПодивись на цей зеле́ний лист!Podyvysʹ na tsei zelenyi lyst!Look at this green leaf!
- Наталія NataliiaВін дуже гарний, Андрію.Vin duzhe harnyi, Andriiu.It is very beautiful, Andriy.
- Андрій AndriiМи купимо цю квітку?My kupymo tsyu kvitku?Shall we buy this flower?
- Наталія NataliiaТак, вона нам підходить.Tak, vona nam pidkhodytʹ.Yes, it suits us.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “green” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
