srebrny

Srebrny is a Polish adjective meaning “silver” or “silver-colored.” It derives from srebro (silver) and is used to describe color or material that resembles or is made of silver. The word agrees with gender and number: masculine singular srebrny, feminine singular srebrna, neuter singular srebrne; plural forms are srebrne. It typically appears before a noun, as in srebrny pierścionek (silver ring), srebrna biżuteria (silver jewelry), or srebrne naczynia (silverware).

In everyday language, srebrny denotes objects with a metallic silver finish or appearance, such as accessories, vehicles, or clothing described as having a srebrny kolor. In heraldry, srebrny is used to indicate the tincture argent (silver/white) on shields, often contrasted with złoty for gold.

In color terminology, srebrny conveys a metallic gray that reflects light, distinct from a flat gray. The related adjective srebrzysty emphasizes a more clearly silvery, gleaming quality.

Etymologically, the term is linked to srebro, the noun for the metal. The adjective srebrny is widely used across contexts in Polish, from formal descriptions to everyday speech.