No. 4,369 in Russian
бумаге
The Russian word "бумаге" means "paper" (dative case form).
In a sentence
Я написал проект на бумаге.
I wrote the project on paper.
In this sentence, 'на бумаге' means 'on paper,' referring to writing or drawing physically on paper material.
Его идея выглядит красиво только на бумаге.
His idea looks good only on paper.
Here, 'на бумаге' means 'on paper,' used figuratively to suggest that something appears good theoretically or in plans, but not in reality.
На совещании он раздал всем участникам отчёт на бумаге.
During the meeting, he handed out the report on paper to all participants.
In this instance, 'на бумаге' refers to delivering information in printed or handwritten format on physical sheets of paper.
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