Russian · Family & Relationships
Сын
syn
Son
Beginnernoun · masculine
Definition
A male child in relation to his parents.
Example
Её сын учится в университете.
Her son studies at the university.
Etymology
The word 'сын' (syn) evolves from the Proto-Slavic '*sъnъ', demonstrating the historical significance of male offspring in familial hierarchies.
How & Where It’s Used
'Сын' is commonly used in formal and informal contexts, prevalent in spoken language and legal documents.