ро́зовый
rózovyj
Pink in Russian is ро́зовый (rózovyj).
To talk about the color itself as a noun, Russians often say ро́зовый цвет. Розовенький is an informal, affectionate way to say pink.
Meaning: colored/coloured between red and white (adj)
Which one should you use?
The flower called a pink in English is гвозди́ка.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The ending changes with the noun. It is ро́зовая with feminine nouns, ро́зовое with neuter nouns and ро́зовые with plural nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
Following the romanization rózovyj, the stress falls on the first syllable.
Did you know?
- While ро́зовый is the standard word for the color, the term мали́новый is used for a deeper, more saturated pink, which literally translates to 'raspberry-colored'.
- In Russian, the phrase ро́зовые очки means 'pink glasses', but it is used as an idiom to describe someone who is overly optimistic or naive.
- While English speakers use 'pink' to describe a person's complexion when they are embarrassed, Russians use the word румя́ный (ruddy) for a healthy or blushing face.
Examples in context
- Мы купили дорогую розовую сумку.We bought an expensive pink bag.
- Они украсили комнату розовыми шариками.They decorated the room with pink balloons.
- Мама купила мне новые розоватые туфли.Mom bought me new pinkish shoes.
- Мне нравится этот ро́зовый цвет.Mne nravitsya etot rozovyy tsvet.I like this pink color.
Example conversation
Dmitry and Anastasia are shopping for gifts.
- Дмитрий DmitryСмотри, какой красивый ро́зовый блокнот!Smotri, kakoy krasivyy rozovyy bloknot!Look, what a beautiful pink notebook!
- Анастасия AnastasiaДа, он очень милый.Da, on ochen' milyy.Yes, it is very cute.
- Дмитрий DmitryДумаю, сестре понравится такой подарок.Dumayu, sestre ponravitsya takoy podarok.I think my sister will like such a gift.
- Анастасия AnastasiaТогда давай его купим.Togda davay ego kupim.Then let's buy it.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “pink” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
