Russian · Travel & Transportation
Город
gorod
City
Beginnernoun · masculine
Definition
A large town with many buildings and people.
Example
Москва — большой город.
Moscow is a big city.
Etymology
'Город' (gorod) is derived from the Proto-Slavic word *gradъ, which meant 'fortified settlement.' It has been used historically to refer to urban centers in Slavic regions.
How & Where It’s Used
'Город' is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts and is a fundamental term in everyday conversation, applicable anywhere in Russia and other Slavic countries.