Russian · Numbers & Time
Месяц
mesyats
Month
Beginnernoun · masculine
Definition
One of the twelve divisions of a year.
Example
Через месяц будет лето.
Summer will come in a month.
Etymology
'Месяц' (mesyats) derives from Old Slavic *mĕsĭacĭ, meaning 'month', historically related to the moon phases which influenced calendrical divisions.
How & Where It’s Used
'Месяц' is used in everyday conversation and writing, suitable for both formal and informal contexts, often in relation to dates or schedules.