ˈruskʲɪj

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Translation

Russian

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Word origin

From Русь, the name of the medieval East Slavic state, plus the adjectival suffix -ский; the deeper origin of Русь itself is debated among historians.

Origin
Old East Slavic
Root
Русь

Grammar

Feminineрусская
Masc pluralрусские

Examples

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She speaks Russian well.

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He has been studying the Russian language for two years.

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Russian winters can be very cold.

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