вонь

This is the 10680th most frequent Russian word.


вонь

A strong, unpleasant smell; stench.


"Вонь" here is used as a noun to describe an unpleasant smell.

В комнате была какая-то странная вонь.

There was a strange stench in the room.


Here, "вонь" is again a noun emphasizing the pervasive nature of the smell.

Эта вонь наполнила весь дом.

This stench filled the entire house.


In this sentence, "вонь" is used as a direct object of disgust indicative of a strong aversion.

Я не могу осознать, как они терпят такую вонь.

I can't understand how they endure such a stench.