сумни́й
sumnýj
The Ukrainian word for "sad" is сумни́й (sumnýj). Wiktionary also lists смутни́й (smutnýj).
Meaning: feeling sorrow (adj)
Ways to say it
| Ukrainian | Romanization (Wiktionary) |
|---|---|
| сумни́й | sumnýj |
| смутни́й | smutnýj |
Which one should you use?
The forms сумни́й and смутни́й both mean "sad".
How does it change in a sentence?
The feminine form of the adjective is сумна́.
How do you pronounce it?
sumnýj
Did you know?
- In Ukrainian, the concept of sadness is often linked to the word туга, which describes a deep, longing sorrow or nostalgia that English cannot translate with a single word.
- In traditional Ukrainian village culture, public expressions of sadness during funerals were often ritualized through collective wailing known as голосіння.
- The root of сумни́й is shared with words related to 'doubt' in other Slavic languages, suggesting a historical link between being sad and being uncertain.
Example sentences for Ukrainian are not verified yet.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “sad” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
