No. 10,416 in Russian
ведая
The Russian word "ведая" means "knowing" or "being aware of."
In a sentence
Она, всё ведая, осталась спокойной.
She, knowing everything, remained calm.
The word 'ведая' here is used as a participle meaning 'knowing' and indicates an attribute of awareness.
Ведая о последствиях, он всё равно принял решение.
Knowing about the consequences, he still made a decision.
In this sentence, 'ведая' serves as an adverbial participle, expressing the reason for the subject's awareness that led to action.
Ведая правильный путь, гид уверенно вёл группу.
Knowing the right path, the guide confidently led the group.
Here, 'ведая' is used to describe the guide's knowledge, providing context for their confident leadership.
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