родной

This is the 5911th most frequent Russian word.


родной

Native; home; dear; related by birth.


Here, 'родной' is used as an adjective meaning 'native', describing the subject's hometown.

Я живу в своём родном городе.

I live in my hometown.


In this sentence, 'родной' denotes a deep emotional connection or familiarity.

Этот язык мне особенно родной.

This language is particularly dear to me.


Here, 'родной' implies a sense of familial closeness and relationship.

Ты мне как родной брат.

You are like a real brother to me.