No. 987 in Russian
зодиака
The Russian word "зодиака" means "zodiac" in English, referring to the belt of constellations through which the sun, moon, and planets move.
In a sentence
Моя подруга увлекается астрологией и знаками зодиака.
My friend is interested in astrology and the zodiac signs.
The word 'зодиака' is used in this context to refer to the zodiac, which is a belt of the heavens described in astrology where celestial bodies move.
Я читал книгу про влияние зодиака на характер человека.
I read a book about the influence of the zodiac on a person's character.
Here, 'зодиака' relates to the cultural and astrological concept of zodiac signs affecting personality traits.
Эклиптика — это путь, по которому проходит Солнце на фоне зодиака.
The ecliptic is the path that the Sun takes against the backdrop of the zodiac.
In this sentence, 'зодиака' describes the celestial background used in astronomical and astrological patterns.
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