No. 145 in Russian
дело
"Дело" - matter, business, affair, or case.
In a sentence
Это серьёзное дело.
This is a serious matter.
In this sentence, 'дело' is used to mean 'matter' or 'issue', referring to a pressing or important topic or situation.
Он занялся своим делом.
He engaged in his own work/profession.
Here, 'дело' refers to 'work', 'profession', or 'business', indicating an occupation or task.
Давайте перейдем к делам.
Let's get down to business.
In this sentence, 'дела' (plural of 'дело') is used to mean 'business' or 'tasks', referring to activities or matters that need attention.
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