железный

This is the 7639th most frequent Russian word.


железный

"Iron" or "made of iron"; metaphorically, "strong" or "resolute".


In this sentence, 'железный' is used to describe something made of iron.

У нас железный мост через реку.

We have an iron bridge across the river.


Here, 'железный' is used metaphorically to describe determination and resilience.

Она обладает железной волей к победе.

She has an iron will to win.


In this instance, 'железный' is applied metaphorically to indicate robustness and unassailability.

Это был железный аргумент нейтрализовать все сомнения.

It was an iron-clad argument to dispel all doubts.