No. 2,292 in Russian
кольца
The Russian word "кольца" translates to "rings" in English.
In a sentence
У меня на пальце красивое золотое кольцо.
I have a beautiful gold ring on my finger.
Here, 'кольцо' refers to a piece of jewelry, showcasing its primary and direct meaning.
Кольца на воде расходятся все дальше.
The rings on the water keep spreading further.
In this sentence, 'кольца' indicates the ripples seen on the water, demonstrating a metaphorical or secondary use.
У города есть кольцо окружной дороги.
The city has a ring of a bypass road.
Here, 'кольцо' describes a circular structure for the road, extending beyond its physical and metaphorical uses into describing spatial arrangements.
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