No. 7,966 in Russian
коляде
The Russian word "коляде" refers to ancient Slavic winter festivities or caroling traditions.
In a sentence
В старину на коляде люди пели песни и ходили к соседям.
In olden times, during the kolyada, people sang songs and visited neighbors.
Here, 'коляде' refers to the ritual or holiday season associated with Christmas, signifying a traditional time of celebration and singing.
Когда я был маленький, мне рассказывали истории о коляде.
When I was little, they told me stories about kolyada.
In this sentence, 'коляде' denotes the concept or cultural tradition of kolyada, indicating a context of folklore and storytelling.
На коляде всегда было весело и уютно.
During the kolyada, it was always fun and cozy.
Here 'коляде' is used to describe the time or setting of celebrations, emphasizing the mood and activities common during this period.
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