No. 11,318 in Russian
деревня
Village; countryside.
In a sentence
Моя бабушка живёт в деревне.
My grandmother lives in the village.
The word 'деревня' refers to a rural settlement or village in general contexts.
Мы провели летние каникулы в деревне, наслаждаясь природой.
We spent the summer holidays in the countryside, enjoying nature.
In this sentence, 'деревня' indicates an area characterized by rural surroundings.
Многие люди предпочитают жить в городе, чем в деревне.
Many people prefer living in the city rather than in the countryside.
Here, 'деревня' contrasts urban life with life in rural areas.
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