Russian · Shopping & Money
Подарок
podarok
Gift / Present
Beginnernoun · masculine
Definition
A thing given to someone without payment.
Example
Я купил подарок на день рождения.
I bought a gift for the birthday.
Etymology
The term 'подарок' (podarok) comes from the verb 'подарить' (podarit'), which means 'to give as a gift.' It has roots in the Old Slavic dialects.
How & Where It’s Used
'Подарок' is used in both formal and informal contexts when discussing gifts and is widespread in the Russian language.