No. 4,335 in Russian
бикини
"Bikini" - a two-piece swimsuit for women.
In a sentence
Я купила новое бикини для отпуска.
I bought a new bikini for the vacation.
Here 'бикини' is used to refer to a type of swimwear, specifically for recreational use.
Бикини и пляж — неразлучная пара летом.
A bikini and a beach are an inseparable pair in summer.
In this context, 'бикини' is used in a figurative way to evoke imagery of summer and leisure.
Бикини было современным изобретением, которое изменило моду пляжной одежды.
The bikini was a modern invention that changed beachwear fashion.
Here, 'бикини' is discussed from a historical and cultural perspective as a terminology in fashion.
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