No. 4,857 in Russian
интриг
The Russian word "интриг" is the genitive plural of "интрига," meaning "intrigue" or "plot."
In a sentence
Ее интриги всегда приводили к неожиданным последствиям.
Her intrigues always caused unexpected consequences.
In this sentence, 'интриги' refers to deliberate schemes or actions taken to achieve a certain goal, often implying cunningness or manipulation.
Интриг фильма было достаточно, чтобы удерживать зрителей в напряжении.
The intrigue of the film was sufficient to keep the audience in suspense.
Here, 'интриг' is used to describe the compelling and mysterious aspect of the movie's storyline that captivates attention.
Мы часто обсуждаем различные исторические интриги.
We often discuss various historical intrigues.
In this context, 'интриги' relates to complex and sometimes conspiratorial affairs that occur in historical contexts.
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