Russian · Food & Drink

Овощ

ovoshch

Vegetable

Beginnernoun · masculine

Definition

A plant or part of a plant used as food.

Example

Ешьте больше овощей.

Eat more vegetables.

Etymology

The term 'овощ' (ovoshch) is derived from the Proto-Slavic '*ovъščь,' which refers to plants commonly grown for consumption.

How & Where It’s Used

'Овощ' is used in both spoken and written contexts, fitting easily into both formal and informal registers in discussions regarding food.

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