No. 11,205 in Russian
грунт
Soil; ground; foundation.
In a sentence
Грунт на даче был плодородным.
The soil at the summer house was fertile.
Here, 'грунт' means 'soil', referring to the layer of earth suitable for growing plants.
Этот грунт идеально подходит для посадки овощей.
This soil is perfect for planting vegetables.
The term 'грунт' is again used to mean 'soil', specifically focusing on its suitability for agriculture.
В основе успеха этого проекта лежит правильный грунт.
The foundation of success for this project lies in the right groundwork.
In this case, 'грунт' metaphorically refers to 'groundwork' or essential basis for the project's success.
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