Деньги
/ˈdʲenʲɡʲɪ/noun
A Russian word meaning 'money'.
Did you know?The word 'деньги' is linked to ancient notions of 'day', reflecting the idea of time as a valuable currency in trade and life.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Slavic
PSl
*dĭnĭ
“An ancient term related to the concept of 'day' and 'time', associated with value.”
Old East Slavic
OES
деньги
“Used to denote means of exchange or wealth, evolving from notions of daily labor.”
Modern Russian
Russian
деньги
“Refers explicitly to currency or money, deeply rooted in the concept of value derived from time.”
Modern Russian
Russian
деньги
“Refers explicitly to currency or money, deeply rooted in the concept of value derived from time.”