дом
dom[dom]masculine
The English word "home" is translated into Russian as дом (dom).
The noun дом is used to describe both a physical house or building and the abstract concept of a home. Related verbs include наводи́ться or навести́сь, which mean to home in on something and the adverbial form до́ма means being at home.
Meaning: house or structure in which someone lives (noun)
Which one should you use?
While дом refers to both the physical structure and the concept of home, the adverb до́ма specifically means the state of being "at home".
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The adverbial form до́ма is used to express being at home. When expressing direction toward a home in certain constructions, such as after the preposition к, you use the dative form дому.
How do you pronounce it?
dom
What mistakes should you avoid?
Avoid confusing the adverb до́ма (meaning "at home") with the prepositional phrase в доме (meaning "inside the physical building/house").
Did you know?
- A common Russian greeting when entering someone's дом is to avoid stepping over the threshold, as doing so is traditionally considered bad luck.
- The word дом is used to describe not just a house, but an entire apartment building, often referring to the building's number on a street rather than a specific unit.
- The Russian word дом shares its ancient roots with the English word 'home', both descending from the same Proto-Indo-European ancestor *dṓm.
Examples in context
- Лес – её дом.The forest is its home.This sentence uses дом to show a forest can be a home.Tatoeba #8934329 by marafon, translation #8934288 by maaster
- Лес – мой дом.The forest is my home.This sentence uses дом to show a forest is my home.Tatoeba #5263873 by marafon, translation #12061020 by CK
- Он у неё дома.He's at her home.This sentence uses дома to indicate someone is at home.Tatoeba #8694753 by marafon, translation #8537174 by CH
- Я хочу вернуться домой.I want to go back home.
- Моя семья и я счастливы в нашем доме.My family and I are happy in our home.
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Example conversation
Sergei and Maria are discussing a new property.
- Сергей SergeyЭтот дом очень старый.Etot dom ochen' staryy.This house is very old.
- Мария MariaНо это прекрасный дом.No eto prekrasnyy dom.But it is a beautiful house.
- Сергей SergeyТвой новый дом далеко?Tvoy novyy dom daleko?Is your new house far away?
- Мария MariaНет, мой дом рядом.Net, moy dom ryadom.No, my house is nearby.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “home” translations and entries дом, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries дом, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
