No. 2,882 in Russian
брак
The Russian word "брак" can mean either "marriage" or "defective goods," depending on the context.
In a sentence
Этот брак был заключён много лет назад.
This marriage was established many years ago.
The word 'брак' in this sentence means 'marriage', referring to a formal union between individuals.
Этот стакан имеет брак, его стенка слишком тонкая.
This glass has a defect, its wall is too thin.
In this context, 'брак' means 'defect' or 'flaw', describing an imperfection in a product.
К сожалению, длительный брак работы машины привёл к её поломке.
Unfortunately, long defective operation of the machine led to its breakdown.
Here, 'брак' is used to denote 'defective operation', referring to improper functioning.
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