Russian · Food & Drink
Хлеб
khleb
Bread
Beginnernoun · masculine
Definition
A staple food made from flour and water, fundamental in Russian culture.
Example
Купи хлеб в магазине.
Buy bread at the store.
Etymology
'Хлеб' (khleb) comes from the Proto-Slavic *xlebъ, which has undergone minimal change through time, signifying its fundamental place in Slavic culture as a staple food.
How & Where It’s Used
'Хлеб' is often used in both casual and formal discourse, commonly found in culinary contexts, literature, and daily conversations.