утро
utro
/ˈutrə/
Definition
The early part of the day, from the time you wake up until noon.
Example
Каждое утро она пьёт кофе у окна.
Show translation
Every morning she drinks coffee by the window.
Etymology
From Old East Slavic *утро (utro), itself from Proto-Slavic *jutro, related to the root for "dawn" shared across Slavic languages (cf. Polish *jutro* "tomorrow", Bulgarian *утре* "tomorrow"). Ultimately linked to Proto-Indo-European *aus- ("to shine, dawn"), the same root that gives Latin *aurora* and English *east*.
Cultural note
Russians commonly greet each other with «Доброе утро!» (Good morning!) until around noon, after which «Добрый день!» (Good day!) takes over. The phrase «утро вечера мудренее» — literally "the morning is wiser than the evening" — is a beloved Russian proverb equivalent to "sleep on it," reflecting a cultural trust in rest and fresh perspective.