Russian word archive

An open public space in a town or city, usually surrounded by buildings; a square or plaza. Can also mean "area" as a measurement.

A unit of time equal to sixty minutes; also used to mean "o'clock" when telling the time.

The season between winter and summer, when nature begins to grow again and the weather becomes warmer.

A movable barrier that opens and closes the entrance to a room or building.

A large plant with a thick wooden trunk, branches, and leaves. Also the material (wood) that comes from it.

A mirror; a smooth surface that reflects a clear image of what is in front of it.

A smell or scent — the quality that you sense with your nose.

To remember or to keep something in one's memory.

Having the darkest color, like the night sky or coal; the opposite of white.

A written message sent from one person to another, by post or email.

The first meal of the day, eaten in the morning; breakfast.

The word for both "language" (a system of communication) and "tongue" (the muscle in the mouth). Context usually makes the meaning clear.

A small open container with a handle, used for drinking hot drinks like tea or coffee.

A feeling or emotion; a sense of something perceived inside or around you.

A wall — a solid vertical surface that forms the side of a room or building.

A ring — a circular band worn on a finger or used as a fastener or symbol.

The movement of air outdoors; wind. A natural force you can feel but not see.

A large natural rise of land, much higher than the surrounding area; a mountain or hill.

A bird; any warm-blooded animal with wings and feathers.

A habit; something you do regularly, often without thinking about it.

A place where people buy and sell goods; also used to mean a market in a business or economic sense.

A small metal object used to open a lock; also means "key" in the sense of a solution or answer to a problem.

The room in a home where food is prepared and cooked; also refers to a style of cooking or cuisine.

A sound — something you hear, like a voice, music, or a noise.

A road or path that people travel on; also used to mean a journey or way to somewhere.

The part of the day after the afternoon and before night; evening.

A holiday or celebration; a special day when people gather to enjoy themselves or mark an event.

A song; a short piece of music with words that is sung.

A person who visits someone's home or attends an event as an invited guest.

A hot drink made by pouring boiling water over dried leaves, usually served in a cup or glass.

A meeting or encounter between people, either planned or by chance.

Work, job, or employment; the activity you do to earn money or complete a task.

Money; coins and banknotes used to buy things or pay for services.

A strong feeling of deep affection and care for someone or something.

The state of being alive; the time a person or thing is alive. Also used to mean one's way of living or daily experience.

A single movement of the foot when walking; also used figuratively to mean a step or action toward a goal.

A question asked to get information, or an issue that needs to be discussed or solved.

A solid, hard piece of mineral material found in nature; a stone or rock.

A door; the movable barrier used to open or close the entrance to a room or building.

The ground beneath your feet, the soil, or the planet Earth. Also used to mean "land" as a place or territory.

Fire; a flame or burning light. Also used figuratively to mean passion or energy.

A large body of salt water, smaller than an ocean. Often used to evoke nature, distance, or freedom.

A white or grey mass of tiny water drops floating high in the sky; a cloud.

A dark shape that appears on a surface when something blocks a source of light; also used to mean "shade" (as from the sun).

The warmest season of the year, between spring and autumn.

A flower; a small plant grown for its colorful blooms.

The star at the center of our solar system that gives light and warmth to Earth; also used to mean sunlight or sunshine.

The white frozen precipitation that falls from the sky in cold weather.

Bread; the basic baked food made from flour and water. Also used to mean livelihood or daily sustenance.

The period of darkness between sunset and sunrise; night.