Russian · Family & Relationships
Друг
drug
Friend (male)
Beginnernoun · masculine
Definition
A person with whom one has a bond of mutual affection. Male form.
Example
Это мой лучший друг.
This is my best friend.
Etymology
The word 'друг' (drug) comes from the Proto-Slavic '*drugъ', representing the concept of friendship that transcends time and culture within Slavic societies.
How & Where It’s Used
'Друг' is widely used in both formal and informal contexts across various social settings in Russian-speaking areas.