vredny

vredny is a Slavic adjective derived from the Old Church Slavonic *vred*, meaning “to be adequate, befitting, proper”. It is most commonly found in Russian, Ukrainian, and Belarusian dialects and is used to describe something that is considered appropriate or suitable according to established standards or expectations. The term can convey a sense of appropriateness that is neither excessive nor deficient, akin to the English words fitting or suitable.

In literary contexts, *vredny* frequently appears in the works of 19th‑century Russian authors such as Nikolai Gogol and Ivan Turgenev, where it describes social behavior, moral conduct, or the propriety of a character’s actions. The adjective is also employed in formal registers of speech and writing, indicating that an action or decision aligns with societal norms or a particular code of conduct.

The word’s usage is generally neutral and descriptive; it does not carry an evaluative or emotional charge beyond indicating conformity to standards. When contrasted with terms like *nepravda* (injustice) or *bezuprovodny* (unjust), *vredny* emphasizes adherence rather than judgment. In everyday conversation, it is less common than its synonym *adekvatny*, though it persists in legal, philosophical, and historical documents where precise language is required.