червен
červen[t͡ʃɛrˈvɛn]masculine
The English word "red" is червен (červen) in Bulgarian.
червен is used to refer to the color red. While червен describes the color red, the specific term рижав is used to describe someone with red or ginger hair.
Meaning: colour (noun)
Which one should you use?
While червен refers to the color red, рижав is the specific adjective used to describe a person with red or ginger hair.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective 'red' must agree with the gender of the noun it describes, using the feminine form червена for feminine nouns. The adjective 'red' uses the neuter form червено when describing neuter nouns or referring to an inanimate object in a general sense. The plural form of the adjective 'red' is червени.
How do you pronounce it?
červen
Did you know?
- The Bulgarian word червен is etymologically linked to the word for 'worm'. Specifically, it derives from an ancient term for a scale insect used to produce red dye.
- While червен describes the color, the Bulgarian word for a 'red herring' is not a literal translation. Instead, they use phrases that describe 'throwing dust in the eyes' to mean misleading someone.
- In Bulgarian, if someone is червен in the face, it can mean they are embarrassed or blushing, just as in English, but it is also used to describe someone who is very angry.
Examples in context
- Тя носеше червена блуза.She wore a red blouse.This sentence shows the use of червен in a sentence about clothing.Tatoeba #2797992 by korobo4ka, translation #1442118 by CK
- Неговата книга е червена.His book is red.This sentence demonstrates the use of червен to describe a book.Tatoeba #3148923 by korobo4ka, translation #3144639 by dotheduyet1999
- Защо не спираш, червено е?Why don't you stop? It's red.This sentence shows how червен is used to describe an object's color.Tatoeba #4755241 by korobo4ka, translation #13072978 by rdgscratch
- Обичам да нося червени рокли.I love to wear red dresses.
- Униформата му беше скарлатена.His uniform was scarlet.
- Червено якеRed jacket
- Скарлатено платноScarlet fabric
- БордоBurgundy
- Червено-кафявReddish-brown
- Червено сърцеRed heart
- 18 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Елена and Димитър are choosing a gift in a shop.
- Елена ElenaДимитър, харесва ли ти този червен шал?Dimitar, haresli li ti tozi cherven shal?Dimitar, do you like this red scarf?
- Димитър DimitarДа, той е много хубав.Da, toy e mnogo huvav.Yes, it is very nice.
- Елена ElenaТогава го вземи за подарък.Togava go vzemi za podaruk.Then take it as a gift.
- Димитър DimitarДобре, благодаря ти, Елена.Dobre, blagodarya ti, Elena.Okay, thank you, Elena.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “red” translations and entries червен, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries червен, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
