No. 4,609 in Russian
дедушка
Grandfather.
In a sentence
Мой дедушка любит рассказывать старинные истории.
My grandfather loves to tell old stories.
The word 'дедушка' is used here to refer to one's relative, specifically one's grandfather.
На улице сидел мудрый дедушка с книгой.
On the street sat a wise old man with a book.
The word 'дедушка' is used here to refer to an elderly man, in a general respectful sense.
В гостях нам показали фотографию их дедушки.
During the visit, they showed us a photo of their grandfather.
This usage of 'дедушка' refers to a specific family's grandfather, highlighting familial relationships.
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