Russian · Numbers & Time
Минута
minuta
Minute
Beginnernoun · feminine
Definition
A unit of time equal to 60 seconds.
Example
Подождите одну минуту.
Wait one minute.
Etymology
'Минута' (minuta) comes from the Latin word 'minuta', meaning 'small', through old European languages that influenced Russian in the 18th century as time measurement became standardized.
How & Where It’s Used
'Минута' is typically used in formal contexts (schedules, timetables) and casual conversations involving time, fitting both spoken and written forms.