Russian · Travel & Transportation

Улица

ulitsa

Street

Beginnernoun · feminine

Definition

A public road in a town or village.

Example

Я живу на этой улице.

I live on this street.

Etymology

'Улица' (ulitsa) comes from the Old Slavic 'ulica,' meaning 'way or path.' Its evolution corresponds with the development of towns and urban planning in Slavic cultures.

How & Where It’s Used

'Улица' is commonly used in everyday conversation as well as in formal contexts related to addresses and navigation. It is widely understood across Russian-speaking regions.

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