No. 10,946 in Russian
высотка
"Высотка" means "high-rise building" or "skyscraper" in English.
In a sentence
Я живу в новой высотке в центре города.
I live in a new high-rise in the city center.
The word 'высотке' refers to a tall building or skyscraper, often used in an urban residential context.
Высотка на углу выглядит очень привлекательно.
The high-rise on the corner looks very attractive.
Here, 'высотка' indicates a distinctive building visually recognizable or aesthetically appealing.
Они построили еще одну высотку на окраине.
They constructed another high-rise on the outskirts.
The term 'высотку' is employed to describe the construction of a new tall edifice, emphasizing urban development.
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