No. 10,338 in Russian
бум
A surge, boom, or sudden increase in activity, popularity, or demand.
In a sentence
В 90-е годы в России был настоящий бум предпринимательства.
In the 90s, there was a real boom in entrepreneurship in Russia.
Here, "бум" (boom) refers to a significant surge or increase in activity, commonly used in economic or social contexts to indicate rapid growth.
Дети играли в прятки, и один из них вскрикнул: «Бум! Я нашёл тебя!»
The children were playing hide-and-seek, and one of them exclaimed: "Boom! I found you!"
In this context, "бум" is an onomatopoeic expression often used to mimic a sudden loud sound or to convey emphasis during play.
Молодёжь запустила новый музыкальный бум в социальных сетях.
The youth started a new musical boom on social media.
Here, "бум" conveys the idea of a trend or sudden popularity, often associated with a widespread cultural or social phenomenon.
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