No. 2,738 in Russian
ермак
"Ermak" refers to Yermak Timofeyevich, a Cossack leader and explorer known for his role in the Russian conquest of Siberia.
In a sentence
Ермак был легендарным казачьим атаманом.
Yermak was a legendary Cossack ataman.
Here, 'Ермак' refers to a historical figure, a name used to indicate a specific individual significant in Russian history.
Мой дед надевает ермак на долгие зимние прогулки.
My grandfather wears a yermak coat for long winter walks.
In this context, 'ермак' is used as a term for a specific type of warm clothing, indicating its utilitarian use.
Мы узнали о походе Ермака на уроке истории.
We learned about Yermak's expedition in the history lesson.
Here, 'Ермак' again refers to Yermak, the historical explorer whose expeditions are central to parts of Russian history.
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