różowy
/ruˈʐɔ.vɘ/
The English word pink is translated into Polish as różowy.
różowy is an adjective used to describe something that is the color between red and white.
Meaning: colored/coloured between red and white (adj)
Which one should you use?
While różowy is the adjective used to describe objects, róż is the noun used to name the color itself.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective różowy must agree with the gender of the noun it describes. Use the feminine form różowa for feminine nouns and the neuter form różowe when describing neuter nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 3 syllables, with the stress on the 2nd syllable. The IPA is /ruˈʐɔ.vɘ/.
Did you know?
- In some traditional Polish folk contexts, descriptions of 'rosy cheeks' use the root of różowy to imply health and youth rather than just a hue.
- The word różowy shares a distant linguistic ancestor with the Greek word 'rhodon', which is the root for 'rhododendron'.
- The letter ż in różowy represents a sound that does not exist in English, created by placing the tongue in a similar position to 'sh' but vibrating the vocal cords.
Examples in context
- Tu jest mój różowy notatnik.Here's my pink notebook.This sentence is useful for identifying a pink notebook using różowy.Tatoeba #9686488 by aurchykr, translation #1763160 by CK
- Ten różowy kwiat jest piękny.This pink flower is beautiful.This sentence is useful for describing a pink flower using różowy.Tatoeba #8504618 by nusia2302, translation #12933726 by araneo
- Od operacji nosi neonowo-różowy aparat retencyjny.Since the operation, he's been wearing a neon pink retainer.This sentence is useful for describing a neon pink retainer using różowy.Tatoeba #11002962 by hecko, translation #11002961 by hecko
- Miło mi widzieć, że wybrała Pani tę różową torebkę!Nice to see you chose that pink bag!
- Kupiłem tak różowe buty, że aż krzyczą!I bought shoes that are so pink they almost scream!
- Te różowe bluzki są rewelacyjne!These pink blouses are fantastic!
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Małgorzata and Krzysztof are shopping for a new towel.
- MałgorzataWolisz ten niebieski czy różowy ręcznik?Do you prefer this blue or pink towel?
- KrzysztofMyślę, że różowy będzie lepiej pasował.I think the pink one will fit better.
- MałgorzataMasz rację, ten różowy jest bardzo ładny.You are right, this pink one is very pretty.
- KrzysztofZatem bierzemy ten różowy.So, let's take the pink one.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “pink” translations and entries różowy, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries różowy, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
