фиоле́товый
fiolétovyj
The English word "purple" is translated into Russian as фиоле́товый (fiolétovyj). Wiktionary also lists пурпу́рный (purpúrnyj) and пурпу́ровый (purpúrovyj).
Meaning: colour (noun)
Ways to say it
| Russian | Romanization (Wiktionary) |
|---|---|
| фиоле́товый | fiolétovyj |
| пурпу́рный | purpúrnyj |
| пурпу́ровый | purpúrovyj |
| пу́рпурный | púrpurnyj |
Which one should you use?
фиоле́товый is the standard, most common word for the color purple or violet in everyday Russian. In contrast, пурпу́рный refers more specifically to a reddish-purple or crimson hue.
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
fiolétovyj
Did you know?
- The common word фиоле́товый is derived from the Latin word for 'violet', while пурпу́рный comes from the Latin 'purpura', referring to the rare dye from sea snails.
- If you want to describe a light, lavender-like purple, Russians use сирене́вый, which is named directly after the lilac flower, сирень.
- The term пурпу́рный carries a much stronger connotation of 'imperial' or 'royal' status in Russian, much like the historical association of Tyrian purple in the West.
Examples in context
- У неё есть фиолетовое платье.She has a purple dress.
- Комната была окрашена в лиловый цвет.The room was painted in lilac color.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “purple” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
