No. 247 in Russian
градусов
The Russian word "градусов" means "degrees" in English (used for temperature, angles, etc.).
In a sentence
Сегодня температура воздуха достигла двадцати градусов.
Today the air temperature reached twenty degrees.
In this sentence, 'градусов' is used to denote a measure of temperature in degree units.
Поверни стул на девяносто градусов вправо.
Turn the chair ninety degrees to the right.
Here, 'градусов' indicates an angular measure in degrees.
Вино подается при температуре около десяти градусов.
The wine is served at a temperature of about ten degrees.
In this context, 'градусов' again refers to temperature measurement, specifying the optimal serving condition.
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