No. 3,976 in Russian
изюм
Raisins.
In a sentence
Я купил пакет изюма в магазине.
I bought a packet of raisins at the store.
Here, 'изюм' is used to refer to the edible dried grapes as a food item.
Изюминка этого пирога — добавление изюма.
The highlight of this pie is the addition of raisins.
In this context, 'изюм' denotes raisins as an ingredient in a dish, adding distinct flavor.
Эта книга - настоящий изюм современной литературы.
This book is a real gem of modern literature.
In this metaphorical use, 'изюм' represents something valuable or outstanding within a specific context.
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