No. 516 in Russian
враг
Enemy.
In a sentence
Он никогда не думал, что встретит столь достойного врага.
He never thought he would meet such a worthy enemy.
In this sentence, 'враг' (enemy) is used to represent someone opposing or challenging the subject, emphasizing respect towards the competitor despite their adversarial role.
За городскими воротами притаился невидимый враг.
An invisible enemy lurked behind the city gates.
Here, 'враг' (enemy) conveys a hidden or unseen threat, implying potential danger.
Не желайте своему врагу зла, ведь это не сделает вас лучше.
Do not wish harm to your enemy, for it will not make you a better person.
In this example, 'враг' (enemy) is used in a moral or philosophical context, reflecting rivalry or disharmony between individuals.
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