Russian Word of the Day
помощь
/PO-moshch/ • noun (feminine) — 14th of Apr, 2026
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Meaning: help, assistance (support given to someone in need)
Examples
- Мне нужна помощь.
(I need help.) - Врач оказал первую помощь пострадавшему.
(The doctor gave first aid to the injured person.) - Она попросила помощи у друзей.
(She asked her friends for help.)
Synonyms
- поддержка
- содействие
Помощь is used in both everyday and formal contexts (physical, emotional, professional). Common phrases: "мне нужна помощь" (I need help), "оказать помощь" (to provide help), "попросить помощи" (to ask for help). It's a feminine noun and often appears with dative pronouns (e.g. мне нужна помощь).
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