Russian · Animals
Птица
ptitsa
Bird
Beginnernoun · feminine
Definition
A warm-blooded vertebrate with wings and feathers.
Example
Птицы поют по утрам.
Birds sing in the mornings.
Etymology
The noun "птица" (ptitsa) comes from the Old East Slavic "птица" and is derived from the Proto-Slavic *ptica, historically used to describe all types of birds.
How & Where It’s Used
Applicable in both spoken and written contexts, "птица" is versatile across informal and formal registers and is widely used throughout Russian-speaking regions.
Literary Heritage
Often appearing in poetry and proverbs, representing freedom and transcendence.