Ot (Cyrillic)

"От" (от) is a preposition in the Russian language (and other Slavic languages using the Cyrillic script) meaning "from," "of," "by," "off," or "away from," depending on the context. It governs the genitive case.

Its primary function is to indicate the source or origin of something. This can include a physical origin (e.g., "a letter from Moscow"), a temporal origin (e.g., "from morning till night"), or a causal origin (e.g., "he died of his wounds").

"От" can also indicate separation or removal, similar to the English "off" or "away from." It can express possession or belonging when used in certain constructions, similar to the English "of" (e.g., "the book of my brother"). Additionally, it's frequently used to indicate the agent performing an action in the passive voice, similar to "by" in English (e.g., "The house was built by the workers").

The specific nuance of "от" depends heavily on the verb and noun with which it is used, and a precise translation requires careful consideration of the surrounding context. Its usage is fundamental and widespread in the Russian language.