Latvian

Noun

sarkanums m (1st declension)

1. (chiefly in the singular) red, redness (the quality of that which is red)

   rieta debesu sarkanums‎ ― sunset sky redness

   karoga spilgtais sarkanums‎ ― the flag's vivid redness

2. redness, red spot, red area (e.g., on the skin)

   uz miesas redzams sarkanums‎ ― visible redness on the skin

   ādā reakcija var parādīties kā tikko manāms sarkanums un satūkums — the reaction on the skin may appear as a barely noticeable redness and swelling

   nomaskēt nevēlamu krāsu uz sejas (zilumi, sarkanumi un tumši loki zem acīm)‎ ― to mask, hide an undesirable color on the face (bruises, red spots or dark circles under the eyes)

Declension

Synonyms

• (of "red area, spot"): sarkums