елка

This is the 7617th most frequent Russian word.


елка

Christmas tree or fir tree.


The word 'ёлка' refers to a decorated Christmas tree, commonly used during holiday celebrations.

На Новый год мы поставили красивую ёлку в гостиной.

For New Year, we set up a beautiful Christmas tree in the living room.


Here, 'ёлки' refers to fir trees in their natural, unharvested state, emphasizing the term's botanical meaning.

В лесу растут вековые ёлки и сосны.

In the forest, ancient fir trees and pines grow.


In this context, 'ёлка' is again associated with a festive Christmas tree, emphasizing its role in New Year traditions.

Дети весело танцевали вокруг большой новогодней ёлки.

Children danced merrily around the big New Year's tree.