минуты

This is the 1475th most frequent Russian word.

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минуты

"Minutes" (units of time).


In this sentence, 'минут' is in the genitive plural form of 'минута' (minute), used to indicate the amount of time remaining (five minutes).

У нас осталось всего пять минут.

We have only five minutes left.


Here 'минут' is the genitive plural form of 'минута,' used to describe the quantity of minutes in terms of a duration (a few minutes).

Он опоздал на несколько минут.

He was late by a few minutes.


In this case, 'минутки' is a diminutive plural form of 'минута,' often conveying endearment or emphasis on the brevity of the moments.

В эти минутки я чувствую себя счастливым.

In these minutes, I feel happy.