chernyy
Chernny (Russian: Черный) is the common transliteration of the Russian adjective Черный, meaning "black." In Russian, the word inflects for gender and number: masculine Черный, feminine Черная, neuter Черное, plural Черные. It is used to describe color and also appears in figurative expressions denoting darkness or obscurity.
Etymology and cognates: The root derives from Proto-Slavic *čьrnъ, meaning black. Cognates appear across Slavic languages,
Transliteration and variants: In English-language texts, Черный is commonly transliterated as "chernyy" or "cherniy," with alternative spellings
Usage in surnames and culture: The root appears in East Slavic surnames such as Cherny/Chernyshev (Russian)
See also: Slavic color terms; transliteration practices; Slavic surname etymology.