Russian · Travel & Transportation

Город

gorod

City

Beginnernoun · masculine

Definition

A large town with many buildings and people.

Example

Москва — большой город.

Moscow is a big city.

Etymology

'Город' (gorod) is derived from the Proto-Slavic word *gradъ, which meant 'fortified settlement.' It has been used historically to refer to urban centers in Slavic regions.

How & Where It’s Used

'Город' is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts and is a fundamental term in everyday conversation, applicable anywhere in Russia and other Slavic countries.

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