No. 7,645 in Russian
живое
"Живое" means "living" or "alive."
In a sentence
Это живое существо.
This is a living being.
Here, 'живое' is used as an adjective describing 'существо' (being), emphasizing that it is alive.
Она обладает живым воображением.
She possesses a vivid imagination.
In this example, 'живым' (the form of 'живое' here is adapted for grammatical agreement) is used metaphorically to describe 'воображение' (imagination) as vivid or dynamic.
Живое искусство передает эмоции.
Living art conveys emotions.
Here, 'живое' describes 'искусство' (art), suggesting it is dynamic, engaging, or emotionally impactful.
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