No. 4,552 in Russian
героя
The word "героя" is the genitive or accusative form of "герой," meaning "hero" in English.
In a sentence
В этом фильме главный герой — настоящий герой.
In this movie, the main character is a true hero.
The first instance of 'герой' refers to the main character of the story, while the second 'герой' describes the qualities of being heroic or admirable.
Скульптура изображает героя, защищающего родину.
The sculpture portrays a hero defending his homeland.
Here, 'герой' is used to describe someone who acts with bravery and valor, symbolizing commendable qualities.
На этом мероприятии два героя рассказали свои истории спасения.
At this event, two heroes shared their stories of rescue.
In this sentence, 'герой' highlights specific individuals who performed extraordinary deeds, making them worthy of recognition.
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