rubin
/ˈru.bin/masculine
The Polish word for ruby is rubin.
rubin is a masculine noun referring to the gemstone. If you wish to describe something as being the color of a ruby, you should use the adjective rubinowy.
Meaning: type of gem (noun)
Which one should you use?
rubin is the noun used to name the gemstone itself, while rubinowy is the adjective used to describe a deep red color.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun rubin changes its form depending on how it is used in a sentence. The plural form is rubiny, and the genitive case is rubinu, which is used to indicate possession or to follow many prepositions.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈru.bin/ (2 syllables). The stress is on the first syllable.
Did you know?
- In Polish, the word rubin is used in the common idiom rubinowe usta, which translates to 'ruby lips'. It is used as a poetic way to describe a deep red, seductive lipstick color or a natural pout.
- While rubin refers to the gem, Polish has a distinct word szkarłat for the specific bright red color often associated with rubies, though rubinowy is used for the deeper hue.
- The adjective rubinowy can be used to describe the color of a high-quality Polish red wine, moving the term from geology to gastronomy.
Examples in context
- Ten rubin jest bardzo drogi.This ruby is very expensive.
- Mój pierścionek ma czerwony rubin.My ring has a red ruby.
- Widziałam piękny, lśniący rubin.I saw a beautiful, shining ruby.
Example conversation
Piotr and Anna are looking at jewelry in a shop window.
- PiotrSpójrz, ten rubin pięknie lśni.Look, this ruby shines beautifully.
- AnnaTak, jest naprawdę wyjątkowy.Yes, it is truly unique.
- PiotrCzy chcesz go kupić?Do you want to buy it?
- AnnaNie, jest zbyt drogi.No, it is too expensive.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “ruby” translations and entries rubin, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
