Russian · Numbers & Time
Неделя
nedelya
Week
Beginnernoun · feminine
Definition
A period of seven days.
Example
На этой неделе я занят.
I am busy this week.
Etymology
'Неделя' (nedelya) is from the Old Church Slavonic ‘недѣля’ (nedelya), meaning 'the week', formed from roots signifying the notion of separation from work, as traditionally depicted.
How & Where It’s Used
'Неделя' is commonly used in both spoken and written forms, fitting casual and formal contexts, especially relevant in discussions about time and scheduling.