No. 1,758 in Russian
жертвой
The Russian word "жертвой" means "victim" or "sacrifice" in English.
In a sentence
Она стала жертвой мошенничества.
She became a victim of fraud.
In this sentence, 'жертвой' (a victim) refers to someone who has suffered harm or deception, particularly resulting from a wrongful act.
Жертвой его ненасытного аппетита стал последний кусок пирога.
The last piece of pie fell victim to his insatiable appetite.
Here, 'жертвой' is used metaphorically to describe something being consumed or lost due to someone's actions.
Он принес свою свободу в жертву ради семьи.
He sacrificed his freedom for his family.
The word 'жертвой' is connected to the concept of sacrifice, where something is willingly given up for a greater cause.
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