рубаха

This is the 16432nd most frequent Russian word.


рубаха

"Рубаха" - a traditional Russian shirt or blouse.


Here, "рубаха" is used metaphorically in the idiomatic expression "рубаха-парень" (easy-going guy) to describe someone's friendly and approachable nature.

Он такой рубаха-парень, всегда готов прийти на помощь.

He is such an easy-going guy, always ready to help.


In this sentence, "рубаха" refers to a traditional Russian-shirt, emphasizing its cultural and historical identity.

На ярмарке продавали старинную русскую рубаху.

At the fair, they sold an antique Russian shirt.


Here, "рубаха" is simply used to mean a shirt, demonstrating its standard, everyday usage.

Моя рубаха порвалась — нужно её зашить.

My shirt is torn — I need to mend it.