гора

This is the 3921st most frequent Russian word.


гора

Mountain.


In this sentence, 'гора' is used in its literal meaning, representing a natural, elevated landform.

На горизонте виднелась высокая гора.

A tall mountain could be seen on the horizon.


Here, 'гора' is used metaphorically to describe a large accumulation of items, implying a significant quantity reminiscent of a mountain.

На столе лежала гора бумажных документов.

A pile of paper documents lay on the table.


In this example, 'гора' is employed figuratively to refer to a large and challenging amount of difficulties or issues, emphasizing their severity.

Это была гора проблем, с которой нужно было справиться.

It was a mountain of problems that needed to be solved.