No. 10,099 in Russian
баня
A traditional Russian steam bathhouse.
In a sentence
Каждую субботу я хожу в баню.
Every Saturday, I go to the banya (Russian sauna).
Here, the word ‘баня’ (banya) refers to a traditional Russian sauna, highlighting its cultural context and relevance in Russian customs.
На даче мы построили небольшую баню.
We built a small banya at our dacha (country house).
In this sentence, ‘баня’ (banya) is used literally to denote the physical structure or building designated for the sauna experience.
В бане всегда так жарко!
It's always so hot in the banya!
Here, ‘баня’ (banya) is referenced as the room or environment within the sauna, focusing on its characteristic heat.
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