No. 12,070 in Russian
игумена
A female superior or abbess in an Orthodox Christian convent.
In a sentence
Игумен монастыря ежедневно проводит службы.
The abbot of the monastery conducts services daily.
Here, 'игумен' refers to the title of the monastic leader or abbot.
Мы ожидали визита игумена к вечеру.
We were expecting the abbot's visit by the evening.
In this sentence, 'игумен' is seen as a guest whose visit is anticipated.
Рассказ игумена о его духовном пути был вдохновляющим.
The abbot's story of his spiritual journey was inspiring.
Here, 'игумен' is depicted as a storyteller or speaker sharing experiences.
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