κίτρινος
kítrinos
The Greek word for yellow is κίτρινος (kítrinos).
κίτρινος is an adjective used to describe something that has yellow as its color.
Meaning: having yellow as its color (adj)
Which one should you use?
While κίτρινος is the standard adjective for the color yellow, the noun ώχρα is used to describe the specific color ochre or a pale, earthy yellow.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The form of the word changes based on the gender and number of the noun it describes. Use the feminine form κίτρινη for feminine nouns like η άμμος (the sand). Use the neuter form κίτρινο for neuter nouns like το αυτοκίνητο (the car). For neuter nouns in the plural, use κίτρινα. For masculine nouns or a mixed-gender group of nouns, use the masculine plural form κίτρινοι.
How do you pronounce it?
kítrinos
Did you know?
- The Greek word for yellow is unexpectedly linked to the word 'lemon' or 'citron' through the word κίτρον, which refers to the fruit.
- In some Greek idioms, using κίτρινος to describe a person's complexion can imply they are sick or frightened, similar to the English 'pale'.
- While κίτρινος is the general word for yellow, Greeks use the word χρυσός to describe a golden yellow, which is treated as a distinct category of color in many contexts.
Examples in context
- Η άμμος είναι κίτρινη, και ο ήλιος επίσης είναι κίτρινος. Η άμμος και ο ήλιος είναι κίτρινοι.The sand is yellow, and also the sun is yellow. The sand and the sun are yellow.This sentence shows how to use κίτρινος to describe both sand and the sun.Tatoeba #3451683 by Zeus, translation #3449941 by jmricker
- Ο ήλιος είναι κίτρινος. Ο ουρανός είναι μπλε. Το χιόνι είναι λευκό. Το κεράσι είναι κόκκινο. Το γρασίδι είναι πράσινο. Το νερό είναι άχρωμο.The sun is yellow. The sky is blue. The snow is white. The cherry is red. The grass is green. The water is colorless.This sentence uses κίτρινος within a list of various colors.Tatoeba #11548047 by carlosalberto, translation #11548033 by carlosalberto
- Ο ήλιος είναι κίτρινος.The sun is yellow.
- Αυτή η τσάντα είναι κίτρινη.This bag is yellow.
- Το τραπέζι είναι κίτρινο.The table is yellow.
- Οι γάτες μου είναι κίτρινες.My cats are yellow.
Example conversation
Anastasia and Dimitris are choosing paint for a room.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΠιστεύω ότι ο κίτρινος τοίχος είναι πολύ έντονος.Pistévo óti o kítrinos toíchos eínai polý éndonos.I think the yellow wall is too intense.
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΈχεις δίκιο, Αναστασία. Ας διαλέξουμε άλλο χρώμα.Écheis díkio, Anastasia. As dialéxoume állo chróma.You are right, Anastasia. Let's choose another color.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΜπορείς να βρεις κάτι πιο απαλό;Boréis na vreís káti pio apaló?Can you find something softer?
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΝαι, θα ψάξω για ένα ανοιχτό κίτρινο.Nai, tha psáxo gia éna anoichtó kítrino.Yes, I will look for a light yellow.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “yellow” translations and entries κίτρινος, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
