zadniy

Zadniy (задний) is a Russian adjective meaning "rear," "hind," or "back," used to indicate position at the back part of a person, object, or space. It describes where something is located relative to the front. In Russian, zadniy agrees with the gender and number of the noun: masculine zadniy, feminine zadnyaya (задняя), neuter zadnee (заднее), and plural zadnie (задние).

Etymology and forms: The word is derived from the root zad- meaning "behind" or "back," common across Slavic languages. It is part of a family of related adjectives in languages such as Ukrainian (задній) and Bulgarian (заден), which convey the same basic meaning of being at the rear. The transliteration zadniy reflects the standard Russian pronunciation, with variations in other texts (for example, zadnii or zadny) depending on the transliteration system.

Usage: Zadniy appears in a variety of contexts. In everyday language, it describes the rear part of objects, for example the zadnyaya chast' tela (the rear part of the body) or the zadny plan (the background). In engineering and transportation, it is used in terms such as zadniy privod (rear-wheel drive) and zadniy most (rear axle). In architecture or anatomy, phrases like zadnya chast' murav (rear wall) surface in technical descriptions. It is contrasted with peredniy (front) in expressions detailing orientation or direction.

Notes: While zadniy is common in Russian and other Slavic languages, its exact usage can vary by domain and regional style. It is not a proper noun and is typically found within descriptive or technical text rather than as a name.