No. 1,196 in Russian
жилые
"Residential" or "inhabited."
In a sentence
Наш район состоит из жилых кварталов.
Our neighborhood consists of residential blocks.
Here, 'жилые' modifies 'кварталы', meaning 'residential blocks', indicating areas designated for living.
Жилые помещения должны быть безопасны и комфортны.
Living spaces must be safe and comfortable.
In this sentence, 'жилые' describes 'помещения', meaning 'living spaces', emphasizing their purpose for habitation.
Наводнение затопило несколько жилых домов.
The flood submerged several residential houses.
The word 'жилые' here describes 'дома', meaning 'houses', specifying that these houses are used as residences.
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