No. 10,157 in Russian
беречь
To protect, preserve, or take care of.
In a sentence
Я буду беречь этот подарок, потому что он мне очень дорог.
I will cherish this gift because it is very dear to me.
In this sentence, 'беречь' implies the act of carefully preserving or valuing something for sentimental or personal importance.
Дети должны беречь природу и относиться к ней с уважением.
Children should conserve nature and treat it with respect.
Here, 'беречь' denotes the responsibility to protect or maintain something, specifically the environment.
Ты должен беречь своё здоровье и избегать вредных привычек.
You must take care of your health and avoid bad habits.
In this example, 'беречь' is used in the sense of safeguarding one's wellbeing or health by being prudent.
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