Russian · Family & Relationships

Бабушка

babushka

Grandmother

Beginnernoun · feminine

Definition

The mother of one's parent.

Example

Бабушка испекла пирог.

Grandmother baked a pie.

Etymology

The word 'бабушка' (babushka) is of Slavic origin, derived from 'баба' (baba) meaning woman, which evolved to denote a grandmother figure in family settings.

How & Where It’s Used

'Бабушка' is used in informal contexts, often in familial discussions and storytelling, widely understood across Russian-speaking regions.

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