Radost
/ˈrɑː.dɒst/noun
A Slavic term meaning joy or happiness.
Did you know?In Slavic cultures, joy was often seen as a mystical force, embodying not just emotion but a connection to the divine and the cosmos.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Slavic
PSL
*radosti
“An abstract noun denoting joy or happiness.”
Old Church Slavonic
OCS
радость
“A term for joy, often used in religious texts.”
Middle Slavic
MSL
радость
“Continued use for joy, linking spiritual joy with earthly happiness.”
Modern Russian
Russian
радость
“The term for joy, widely used in literature and everyday language.”
Modern Slavic Languages
Various
radost
“Retained across various Slavic languages, symbolizing a core cultural concept of happiness.”