Short Adjective Inquiry

[Paul B. Gallagher]

Vanchu, Anthony J. (JSC-AH)[TTI] wrote:

> Can anyone tell me why sinii is the only color adjective to have a short
> form associated with it -- at least according to the grammars I've
> consulted?  (sin', sinia, sine, sini)
> 
> Does it have anything to do with it being a soft-stem adjective?
> 
> Has anyone ever heard or seen (no pun intended) it used?  And, finally,
> especially for native speakers, have you ever had occasion to use it
> yourself?

What about зелен, черн, бел, etc. -- or do you mean only in the position 
before a head noun?

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Paul B. Gallagher
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