czerwony
/t͡ʂɛrˈvɔ.nɘ/
The Polish word for the colour red is czerwony.
czerwony is used to refer to the colour red or to describe something that has this colour.
Meaning: colour (noun)
Which one should you use?
While czerwony describes the colour red, the word rudy is used specifically to describe hair that is orange-brown.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The form of the adjective changes depending on the gender and number of the noun it describes. While czerwony is the masculine form, use czerwona for feminine nouns, such as krew (blood) or róża (rose). Use czerwone when describing neuter nouns or when using the plural form.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 3 syllables, with the stress on the 2nd syllable. The IPA is /tʂɛrˈvɔ.nɘ/.
Did you know?
- The word czerwony shares the same ancient root as the English word 'worm'.
- In Polish, the word czerwony is used to describe blushing, but if a person is 'red' from anger or embarrassment, they are often described as czerwony jak rak, meaning 'red as a crayfish'.
- The phrase czerwony świńka (red pig) is not a common idiom, but czerwona nitka (red thread) is used to describe a recurring theme or a connecting logic in a story.
Examples in context
- To jest kolor czerwony.This is the color red.This sentence shows how to identify the color czerwony.Tatoeba #12565075 by JimiYoru, translation #10080609 by espamatics
- Jaki owoc jest czerwony?What fruit is red?This sentence uses the adjective czerwony to ask about the color of a fruit.Tatoeba #5495860 by rubber_duck, translation #464572 by lukaszpp
- Mój rower jest czerwony.My bike is red.This sentence uses the adjective czerwony to describe a bike.Tatoeba #12477211 by katix824, translation #8316007 by Adelpa
- czerwony samochódRed car
- czerwony kwiatRed flower
- Kocham czerwoną szminkęI love red lipstick
- Jego oczy są czerwoneHis eyes are red
- Flaga jest czerwono-białaThe flag is red and white
- 53 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Małgorzata and Tomasz are looking at clothes in a shop.
- MałgorzataTomasz, czy ten sweter jest czerwony?Tomasz, is this sweater red?
- TomaszNie, on jest ciemnoniebieski.No, it is dark blue.
- MałgorzataA ten szal jest czerwony?And is this scarf red?
- TomaszTak, Małgorzato, ten jest czerwony.Yes, Małgorzata, this one is red.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry czerwony, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries czerwony, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
