о́никс
óniksmasculine
The English word onyx is translated into Russian as о́никс (óniks).
о́никс is a noun used to refer to a banded variety of chalcedony.
Meaning: a banded variety of chalcedony (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is óniks.
Did you know?
- In Russian folklore and mysticism, о́никс is often associated with protection from negative energy and is believed to help the wearer maintain emotional balance.
- In the Russian jewelry market, the term о́никс is sometimes used loosely to describe any black chalcedony, regardless of whether it has the distinct bands required by the strict scientific definition.
- Because it is a loanword, о́никс does not undergo the typical Slavic root changes that native Russian words do when changing declension.
Examples in context
- Привет! Знаешь, я недавно приобрёл колье с прекрасным ониксом.Hey! You know, I recently bought a necklace with a beautiful onyx.
- Этот о́никс очень красивый.Etot oniks ochen' krasivyy.This onyx is very beautiful.
- На столе лежит чёрный о́никс.Na stole lezhit chyornyy oniks.A black onyx lies on the table.
- Кольцо украшено натуральным о́никсом.Kol'tso ukrashcheno natural'nym oniksom.The ring is decorated with natural onyx.
Example conversation
Sergey and Olga are looking at a collection of gemstones in a shop.
- Ольга OlgaСергей, посмотри на этот о́никс!Sergey, posmotri na etot oniks!Sergey, look at this onyx!
- Сергей SergeyДа, он действительно впечатляет.Da, on deystvitel'no vpechatlyayet.Yes, it is truly impressive.
- Ольга OlgaТы думаешь, он подойдёт к кольцу?Ty dumayesh', on podoydyot k kol'tsu?Do you think it will go with the ring?
- Сергей SergeyДумаю, что этот о́никс будет отличным дополнением.Dumayu, chto etot oniks budet otlichnym dopolneniyem.I think this onyx will be a great addition.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “onyx” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
