No. 11,344 in Russian
детище
Brainchild.
In a sentence
Она гордилась своим детищем, её первым опубликованным романом.
She was proud of her creation, her first published novel.
Here, 'детище' metaphorically signifies 'a creation or work conceived by someone', expressing a sense of deep personal pride and connection.
Этот проект стал его главным детищем за последние годы.
This project has become his main 'brainchild' over the last years.
The term 'детище' is used figuratively to denote a significant and cherished undertaking or project.
Симфония оказалась истинным детищем гениального композитора.
The symphony turned out to be the true 'brainchild' of a brilliant composer.
In this example, 'детище' reflects the personal achievement and hallmark of the creator.
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