Russian · Nature & Weather
Дождь
dozhd
Rain
Beginnernoun · masculine
Definition
Water falling from the sky in drops.
Example
На улице идёт дождь.
It is raining outside.
Etymology
The term 'дождь' (dozhd) comes from the Proto-Slavic '*doždь', which has cognates in several Slavic languages. Historically, it has been associated with agricultural cycles and essential weather patterns.
How & Where It’s Used
'Дождь' is used in both everyday conversation and literary contexts, typically in informal registers, reflecting on moods and weather conditions.
Literary Heritage
It features in poems by Anna Akhmatova, reflecting the emotional resonance and imagery associated with rain.