Russian · Numbers & Time
Тысяча
tysyacha
Thousand
Intermediatenoun · feminine
Definition
The number 1000.
Example
Тысяча человек пришли на концерт.
A thousand people came to the concert.
Etymology
'Тысяча' (tysyacha) originates from the Proto-Slavic *tъsyča, with connections to the Proto-Indo-European root *dṷeḱm̥tis, reflecting a sense of large quantity.
How & Where It’s Used
'Тысяча' is employed in both spoken and written forms across all levels of formality. It is frequently used in various contexts, such as finance and measurement.