фиоле́товый
fiolétovyjmasculine
The Russian word for the colour violet is фиоле́товый (fiolétovyj). Wiktionary also lists фиоле́товый цвет (fiolétovyj cvet).
Meaning: colour (noun)
Ways to say it
| Russian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| фиоле́товый | fiolétovyj | masculine |
| фиоле́товый цвет | fiolétovyj cvet | masculine |
The term фиоле́товый is used to describe the colour violet. It can function as an adjective meaning violet or bluish-purple, or as part of the noun phrase фиоле́товый цвет to mean the colour violet.
Which one should you use?
фиоле́товый refers to a deep violet or purple shade. This differs from сирене́вый, which is used for lighter shades such as lilac or lavender.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
Use фиоле́товая when describing a feminine noun and фиоле́товые when describing plural nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
fiolétovyj
Did you know?
- In Russian culture, the color фиоле́товый has historically been associated with mourning and the clergy, rather than just royalty.
- The word цвет used in 'фиоле́товый цвет' shares an ancient root with the English word 'white'.
- The root of the word for 'colour' in this phrase, цвет, is also the root of the verb цвести́, meaning 'to bloom'.
Example sentences for Russian are not verified yet.
Example conversation
Olga and Sergey are looking at clothes in a store.
- Ольга OlgaСергей, посмотри на этот свитер!Sergey, posmotri na etot sviter!Sergey, look at this sweater!
- Сергей SergeyОго, он совсем фиоле́товый.Ogo, on sovsem fioletovyy.Wow, it is completely violet.
- Ольга OlgaТебе нравится такой цвет?Tebe nravitsya takoy tsvet?Do you like such a color?
- Сергей SergeyДа, он выглядит очень красиво.Da, on vyglyadit ochen krasivo.Yes, it looks very beautiful.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “violet” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries цвет, CC BY-SA 4.0.
