Russian · Numbers & Time
Час
chas
Hour
Beginnernoun · masculine
Definition
A unit of time equal to 60 minutes.
Example
Я жду уже час.
I have been waiting for an hour already.
Etymology
'Час' (chas) originates from the Proto-Slavic *časъ, which has roots in the ancient concept of dividing the day. The term has remained consistent throughout Slavic languages.
How & Where It’s Used
'Час' is frequently used in both spoken and written language, appropriate in formal and informal settings, often in contexts involving timekeeping.