No. 50 in Russian
которая
"That," "which," or "who" (relative pronoun, feminine singular).
In a sentence
Книга, которая лежит на столе, принадлежит мне.
The book that is lying on the table belongs to me.
Relative pronoun introducing a clause describing the noun 'book'.
Мне нравится музыка, которая играет сейчас.
I like the music that is playing right now.
Relative pronoun connecting the liking to the specific music described in the clause.
Я увидел девушку, которая улыбалась мне.
I saw a girl who was smiling at me.
Relative pronoun specifying which girl is referenced in the context.
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