No. 12,205 in Russian
иной
"Иной" means "different" or "another."
In a sentence
Я выбрал иной путь.
I chose a different path.
Here, "иной" functions as an adjective meaning "different" or "another". It is used to describe the noun "путь" (path) to imply an alternative or contrasting option.
У каждого своя истина, иногда иная от общепринятой.
Everyone has their own truth, sometimes different from the commonly accepted one.
In this sentence, "иная" describes "истина" (truth). It emphasizes distinction or deviation from a standard or baseline.
В иной раз я бы согласился, но сегодня я откажусь.
At another time, I would have agreed, but today I will refuse.
Here, "иной" is part of the phrase "в иной раз," which means "at another time." It represents a hypothetical or alternative scenario, differentiating it from the present time.
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