No. 12,375 in Russian
каравай
A traditional round loaf of bread, often used in Russian ceremonies.
In a sentence
На свадьбе гостей встречали с караваем.
At the wedding, guests were greeted with a loaf of bread.
'Каравай' is used here to refer to a traditional large round loaf of bread that holds cultural significance, typically in ceremonial contexts such as weddings.
Мама испекла вкусный каравай для завтрака.
Mom baked a delicious round loaf of bread for breakfast.
'Каравай' in this sentence refers to a common round loaf of bread made for everyday consumption.
Для конкурса навыков пекари представили свои лучшие караваи.
For the skills contest, bakers presented their best round loaves of bread.
Here, 'каравай' is used to signify a handcrafted loaf of bread showcasing the bakers' craftsmanship.
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