No. 1,204 in Russian
зерно
Grain.
In a sentence
На ферме хранится много зерна урожая текущего года.
The farm stores a lot of grain from this year's harvest.
Here, 'зерно' is used to refer to agricultural produce, specifically cereal grains.
В словах мудреца мы нашли зерно истины.
In the words of the sage, we found a kernel of truth.
In this context, 'зерно' metaphorically refers to a small but significant piece of truth or value within a statement or idea.
Эта порода птиц предпочитает зерно в своём рационе.
This breed of bird prefers grain in its diet.
Here, 'зерно' is used in the sense of seeds or granular food, which serve as sustenance for animals.
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