Russian · Family & Relationships
Бабушка
babushka
Grandmother
Beginnernoun · feminine
Definition
The mother of one's parent.
Example
Бабушка испекла пирог.
Grandmother baked a pie.
Etymology
The word 'бабушка' (babushka) is of Slavic origin, derived from 'баба' (baba) meaning woman, which evolved to denote a grandmother figure in family settings.
How & Where It’s Used
'Бабушка' is used in informal contexts, often in familial discussions and storytelling, widely understood across Russian-speaking regions.