No. 7,202 in Russian
ведьма
Witch.
In a sentence
В старой сказке ведьма превращала принцев в лягушек.
In an old fairy tale, the witch turned princes into frogs.
Here, 'ведьма' refers to a mythical or fictional figure with magical abilities, often portrayed as an antagonist in literature or folklore.
На Хэллоуин она надела костюм ведьмы.
On Halloween, she wore a witch costume.
In this example, 'ведьма' is used to describe the thematic costume of a witch, reflecting cultural aspects of celebration.
Шепотом её называли ведьмой из-за её необычных знаний о травах.
She was whispered to be a witch because of her unusual knowledge of herbs.
Here, 'ведьма' conveys a social notion or label, often used historically for people with knowledge or practices considered mystical.
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