гостях

This is the 4581st most frequent Russian word.


гостях

"Гостях" means "being a guest" or "visiting someone."


The phrase "в гостях" (in addition to "у друга" which provides additional specification) indicates being at someone's place as a guest.

Вчера я был в гостях у друга.

Yesterday, I was visiting a friend.


The phrase "в гостях" conveys the state of visiting someone's home ("у бабушки") with a connotation of hospitality.

Мне очень понравилось быть в гостях у бабушки.

I really enjoyed visiting my grandma.


The usage of "в гостях" here emphasizes the experience of being a guest at one's friends' place ("у своих друзей").

Я чувствую себя уютно в гостях у своих друзей.

I feel comfortable visiting my friends.