камышина

This is the 7861st most frequent Russian word.


камышина

A "камышина" is a reed or bulrush.


Here, 'камышина' is used in its literal meaning, denoting a reed plant that grows near water bodies.

Ветер шуршал в камышине у реки.

The wind rustled in the reed by the river.


In this metaphorical context, 'камышина' represents something delicate and natural, symbolizing the soft and gentle nature of a sound or mood.

Её мягкий голос напоминал мне звучание камышины.

Her soft voice reminded me of the sound of a reed.


In this case, 'камышина' refers to reed as a material traditionally used for roofing and construction.

Он жил в небольшой хижине, крытой камышиной.

He lived in a small hut roofed with reed.