red
gb/ɹˈɛd/ us/ɹˈɛd/
A1
Kiingereza
~ 800
Maana
maana 0
adjective
A1
property
1
Having the color of blood
Having a color like blood or a ripe tomato.
Muundo wa matumizi:
[something] is red
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes confuse 'red' with 'read' because they are spelled the same in the past tense of 'read'.
Visawe
scarlet (A bright shade of red, often with a slightly orange tone.)
Vinyume
blue (A color on the opposite side of the spectrum from red.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
bright red
|deep red
|red dress
|red hair
|red light
Mada
colors
|appearance
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Mifano
- The car was painted a bright red.
- Her cheeks turned red from embarrassment.
- He wore a red tie to the meeting.
- The stop sign is red and white.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- My shirt is red.
- The apple is red.
- She has a red bag.
- That flower is red.
adjective
A2
property
2
Skin appearing flushed or sunburned
When skin looks pink or red from heat, exercise, sun, or feeling shy.
Muundo wa matumizi:
[someone]'s face is red
Visawe
flushed (Emphasizes a temporary redness due to emotion or physical activity.)
Vinyume
pale (Skin lacking color or redness.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
red face
|red cheeks
|turn red
Mada
appearance
|emotions
|body
|health
Mifano
- His face was red after running up the hill.
- She went red when he complimented her.
- After a day at the beach, my shoulders were red.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- Her face is red from the sun.
- He is red after running.
- I turn red when I am shy.
Nomino
A1
entity
3
The color of blood
A color like blood or a ripe tomato.
Visawe
crimson (A deep, rich shade of red.)
Vinyume
green (A color opposite to red on the color wheel.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
bright red
|shades of red
|wear red
Mada
colors
|appearance
|core_vocabulary
Mifano
- Red is my favorite color.
- The artist used a lot of red in this painting.
- He looked striking in red.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- Red is my favorite color.
- I see red in the flag.
- She likes the color red.
adjective
B2
property
4
Having left-wing political views
Supporting ideas about sharing money and power more equally in society.
Visawe
socialist (Specifically refers to supporting socialism.)
Vinyume
conservative (Supports traditional values and less government control in economy.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
red politics
|red party
Mada
politics
Mifano
- In the 20th century, some countries were known as Red states due to their communist governments.
- He was labeled a Red during the political unrest.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- He reads books about red politics.
- Some countries had red governments in the past.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
red
IPA
GB/ɹˈɛd/
US/ɹˈɛd/
Silabi na mkazo
red (silabi 1)
Stress on 1st syllable (red)
Maumbo ya neno
Adjective
- Base: red
- Comparative: redder
- Superlative: reddest
Noun
- Base: red
- Plural: red, reds
Familia ya neno
Forms
reds
noun
redder
adjective
reddest
adjective
Related words
redness
noun
reddish
adjective B1
Advanced or less common
redden
verb
Vidokezo muhimu
- Irregular comparative: redder Adjective
- Irregular superlative: reddest Adjective
Semi
catch someone red-handed
1/kˈæt͡ʃ sˈʌmwˌʌn ɹˈɛd hˈændɪd/
idiom
Catch someone in the act of wrongdoing
To see someone while they are doing something wrong or illegal.
Mifano
- The police caught him red-handed while he was breaking into the car.
- She was caught red-handed taking money from the till.
in the red
1/ˈɪn ðə ɹˈɛd/
idiom
Owing more money than you have
To owe money; to be in debt.
Mifano
- After the holiday season, many families find themselves in the red.
- The company has been in the red for three years.
paint the town red
1/pˈeɪnt ðə tˈaʊn ɹˈɛd/
idiom
informal
celebrate wildly in public
To go out and have a big, fun celebration, often at night in bars or clubs.
Mifano
- After the exam, they went out to paint the town red.
- After winning the championship, they went out to paint the town red.
- We’re going to paint the town red for his birthday.
- Let's finish work early and paint the town red tonight.
red tape
1/ɹˈɛd tˈeɪp/
idiom
Excessive bureaucracy causing delay
Too many rules and paperwork that make things slow and difficult.
Mifano
- We have to cut through a lot of red tape to get the permit.
- The project was delayed by government red tape.
- Red tape is slowing down the project.
- We need to cut through the red tape before starting work.
see red
1/sˈi ɹˈɛd/
idiom
informal
become suddenly angry
To suddenly feel very angry.
Mifano
- He saw red when he found out they had lied to him.
- I see red every time someone cuts me off in traffic.
see red
2/sˈi ɹˈɛd/
idiom
informal
Become suddenly very angry
To suddenly become very angry.
Mifano
- I see red when people litter in the park.
- He saw red when he found out someone scratched his car.