Russian · Nature & Weather
Облако
oblako
Cloud
Beginnernoun · neuter
Definition
A visible mass of water droplets in the sky.
Example
На небе много облаков.
There are many clouds in the sky.
Etymology
The word 'облако' (oblako) comes from the Old East Slavic 'облакъ' (oblakŭ), which is likely rooted in Proto-Slavic origins denoting clouds or mist.
How & Where It’s Used
'Облако' is used in both casual conversation and written literature, often in a metaphorical sense to describe emotions and atmospheres in a poetic register.