Colors

1. Russu

   Red

   Usage

   Names or chooses a colour

   Grammar Note

   An adjective that agrees with its noun: russu (masculine singular), russa (feminine singular), russi (plural)

2. Aranciu

   Orange

   Usage

   Names or chooses a colour

   Grammar Note

   Originally the masculine noun for the fruit (plural aranci); the same word names the colour. Composed from known words and sentence patterns; native review recommended

3. Giallu

   Yellow

   Usage

   Names or chooses a colour

   Grammar Note

   An adjective that agrees with its noun: giallu (masculine singular), gialla (feminine singular), gialli (plural). The ll is written double

4. Virdi

   Green

   Usage

   Names or chooses a colour

   Grammar Note

   An adjective ending in -i has the same form for masculine and feminine. The unstressed e is written i

5. Blu scuru

   Dark blue / Navy

   Usage

   Names a deep blue

   Grammar Note

   Blu plus scuru ("dark") gives a deep blue. Blu is a loanword and does not change. Composed from known words and sentence patterns; native review recommended

6. Rosa

   Pink

   Usage

   Names or chooses a colour

   Grammar Note

   Originally the feminine noun for the flower rose (plural rosi); as a colour it does not change. Composed from known words and sentence patterns; native review recommended

7. Marruni

   Brown

   Usage

   Names or chooses a colour

   Grammar Note

   Named after the chestnut colour; the form is the same for masculine and feminine. The unstressed o is written u. Native confirmation of the spelling is advisable

8. Jancu

   White

   Usage

   Names or chooses a colour

   Grammar Note

   It agrees with its noun: jancu (masculine singular), janca (feminine singular). The Italian-style spelling biancu is also seen. The j is a glide

9. Nigru

   Black

   Usage

   Names or chooses a colour

   Grammar Note

   It agrees with its noun: nigru (masculine singular), nigra (feminine singular). A variant written nìvuru reflects local pronunciation

10. Blu

    Blue

    Usage

    Names or chooses a colour

    Grammar Note

    A loanword that does not change for gender or number. Composed from known words and sentence patterns; native review recommended

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