Russian · Shopping & Money
Сумка
sumka
Bag
Beginnernoun · feminine
Definition
A flexible container for carrying things.
Example
Где моя сумка?
Where is my bag?
Etymology
The term 'сумка' (sumka) likely originates from a combination of Old Church Slavonic and Proto-Slavic roots, referring to a 'container' or 'pouch.'
How & Where It’s Used
'Сумка' is used in both spoken and written contexts, spanning informal to formal registers and understood throughout the Russian-speaking world.