15+ Colors In Slovenian: An Easy Guide

Colors are a huge part of our daily lives, so it’s important to learn them in your goal language, since you’ll use them all the time to describe things and places. Plus, if you ever forget a word, knowing the color can help you out. Imagine you can’t remember how to say blueberry in Slovenian. Just can ask for the modro sadje (blue fruit) at the market, and you’ll get what you need!

So here’s your guide to colors in Slovenian, along with all the names, vocabulary and simple grammar rules. Let’s go!

How To Say Colors In Slovenian

Here’s a list of how to say the most common colors in Slovenian:

English	Slovenian
Red	Rdeča
Blue	Modra
Green	Zelena
Yellow	Rumena
White	Bela
Black	Črna
Pink	Roza
Purple	Vijolična
Brown	Rjava
Orange	Oranžna

Colors are adjectives, which means that because of how Slovenian grammar works, they will change based on the gender, number, and case of the noun that they describe.

For example the word for red is rdeča when describing a feminine singular noun, but changes to rdeč for a masculine singular noun, and rdeče for a neuter singular noun.

I know this might seem tricky at first, but with practice it starts to make sense and becomes easier.

Let’s see how the words for colors change in simple phrases:

English	Slovenian	English Sentence	Slovenian Sentence
Red	Rdeča	A red apple	Rdeče jabolko (neuter)
Blue	Modra	The blue sky	Modro nebo (neuter)
Green	Zelena	Green grass	Zelena trava (feminine)
Yellow	Rumena	The yellow sun	Rumeno sonce (neuter)
White	Bela	White snow	Bel sneg (masculine)
Black	Črna	A black cat	Črna mačka (feminine)
Pink	Roza	A pink flower	Roza cvet (masculine)
Purple	Vijolična	A purple grape	Vijoličen grozd (masculine)
Brown	Rjava	A brown dog	Rjav pes (masculine)
Orange	Oranžna	An orange orange	Oranžna pomaranča (feminine)

An exception to this rule is the color roza (pink). Unlike other colors, roza stays the same regardless of the noun’s gender or number. Here’s an example of what I mean:

The word for zelena (green) changes:

1. Feminine: Zelena trava (Green grass)
2. Masculine: Zelen avto (Green car)
3. Neuter: Zeleno jabolko (Green apple)

The word for the color roza (pink) stays the same in all cases:

1. Feminine: Roza obleka (Pink dress)
2. Masculine: Roza avto (Pink car)
3. Neuter: Roza nebo (Pink sky)

However, there’s another word for pink which is rožnata, where the grammar rules would apply! It’s simply a different name for the same color.

1. Feminine: Rožnata obleka (Pink dress)
2. Masculine: Rožnat avto (Pink car)
3. Neuter: Rožnato nebo (Pink sky)

Rare Color Names in Slovenian

Exploring less common colors in Slovenian can really brighten up your language skills and make your descriptions pop. Here are some unique color names in Slovenian that you might not come across every day:

English	Slovenian
Turquoise	Turkizna
Lavender	Sivka
Maroon	Kostanjeva
Olive	Oljčna
Coral	Koralna
Peach	Breskova
Mint	Meta
Navy	Mornarsko modra
Beige	Bež

How Do You Say Colors In Slovenian?

The word for color in Slovenian is barva. To make it plural, you add an -e to get barve.

Useful Vocab To Practice Colors

There’s two ways that you can describe the color of something in Slovenian. Let’s take the sentence ‘my car is red’ for instance. You can use on of two sentences:

Moj avto je rdeč.
This is a translation of the sentence ‘my car is red’. It’s a simple way to say the car’s color.

Moj avto je rdeče barve.
This means ‘My car is of a red color’. You can always use this sentence to describe the car’s color as well.

Here’s some phrases that you can use to practice you Slovenian color vocabulary:

English Phrase	Slovenian Phrase
What color is this?	Kakšne barve je to?
My dress is black	Moja obleka je črna
I want a red apple.	Želim rdeče jabolko.
The ball is green.	Žoga je zelena.
I need a white shirt.	Potrebujem belo majico.
Show me the black shoes.	Pokaži mi črne čevlje.
The chair is yellow.	Stol je rumen.
This pen is pink.	Ta svinčnik je roza.
The book is of a brown color	Knjiga je rjave barve.
The sky is orange.	Nebo je oranžno.

When I was learning a foreign language, flashcards were a lifesaver for remembering vocabulary. I’d jot down a word on one side and its meaning on the other, then quiz myself regularly.

If you’re looking for a similar modern approach to learning a language, then I also recommend the Ling app. It uses interactive flashcards and quizzes to make learning vocabulary fun. It’s an easy and enjoyable way to practice new words, like colors, anytime you want.

Frequently Asked Questions About Colors

What Is The National Color Of Slovenia?

The three national colors of Slovenia are white, red, and blue. They can also be found on the Slovenian flag.

What Are The Sporting Colors Of Slovenia?

Sloveni’s sports colors are green, blue, and white. These colors are chosen to represent the country’s natural beauty, with green symbolizing Slovenia’s lush landscapes, blue for the skies and sea, and white for purity and unity.

The Olympic Committee of Slovenia made a guide to help everyone use these colors and symbols correctly. This way, Slovenian sports teams have a consistent and proud look that reflects their national identity.

What Is The Slovenian Green?

Slovenian green is the color at the heart of Slovenia’s brand. It represents Slovenia’s beautiful forests and its dedication to protecting nature. This green shows a balance between nature’s calm and the vibrant energy of the Slovenian people.

Add Some Color To Your Slovenian

Here’s a fun idea: once you get the hang of colors, try combining them with other vocabulary like vegetables in Slovenian. If you know how to describe the color of veggies, this can help you remember new words better. And by mixing colors with vegetable, it lets you practice two things at once because it shows you how different vocabulary fits together and makes learning Slovenian even more effective!

So, you’re all set to add some color to your Slovenian! Use these words to describe everything around you, have fun with it, and soon your conversations will be as colorful as a paint palette. Happy learning!