No. 10,267 in Russian
болельщик
"Болельщик" means "sports fan" or "supporter."
In a sentence
На стадионе собралось много болельщиков, поддерживающих свою команду.
There were many fans gathered at the stadium, supporting their team.
Here, the word 'болельщик' refers to a sports fan or supporter, showing its primary context in Russian.
Мой друг — заядлый болельщик футбольного клуба 'Зенит'.
My friend is an avid fan of the football club 'Zenit'.
In this sentence, 'болельщик' is used to emphasize the enthusiastic dedication of a fan towards their preferred sports team.
Болельщики всегда создают неповторимую атмосферу на играх.
Fans always create a unique atmosphere during games.
This usage of 'болельщики', the plural form, highlights the collective impact of fans as a group in enhancing the ambiance of an event.
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