No. 12,762 in Russian
крест
"Крест" in English means "cross."
In a sentence
На стене висел старинный деревянный крест.
An old wooden cross was hanging on the wall.
In this sentence, 'крест' refers to a religious or symbolic cross, commonly used as an object in houses of worship or for personal devotion.
Она взяла на себя крест заботы о больных учениках.
She took upon herself the burden of caring for the sick students.
Here, 'крест' is used metaphorically to signify a burdensome responsibility or duty that one accepts willingly.
Перекрестись перед входом в храм.
Make the sign of the cross before entering the church.
In this usage, 'крест' pertains to the act of making the sign of the cross, a traditional gesture in Christian practice.
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