Russian · Food & Drink
Масло
maslo
Butter / Oil
Beginnernoun · neuter
Definition
A dairy product made from cream, used for cooking and spreading.
Example
Намажь хлеб маслом.
Spread butter on the bread.
Etymology
'Масло' (maslo) has origins in the Proto-Slavic *maslo, and can be traced back to the Proto-Indo-European root *māl-, referring to fat, signifying its culinary use in Slavic societies.
How & Where It’s Used
'Масло' is utilized across both casual and formal contexts, common in culinary conversations and literature related to food.