чёрный

This is the 6408th most frequent Russian word.

чёрный

Black.

Used as an adjective describing the color of the cat.

Чёрный кот сидел на подоконнике.

A black cat was sitting on the windowsill.

Used as an adjective describing plain coffee, without additions like milk or cream.

Я люблю чёрный кофе без сахара.

I like black coffee without sugar.

Used metaphorically to indicate a negative or intense emotional state.

В его глазах видно было чёрное подозрение.

In his eyes, one could see dark suspicion.