No. 12,813 in Russian
кубышки
"Кубышки" - Small jugs or pots; also refers to savings or hidden funds in slang.
In a sentence
Я положил деньги в кубышку на черный день.
I put some money into the stash for a rainy day.
Here, 'кубышка' refers metaphorically to a stash or piggy bank where money is kept for emergencies.
На столе стояла старая керамическая кубышка.
An old ceramic jar stood on the table.
In this sentence, 'кубышка' describes a type of small ceramic container or jar, often used in traditional contexts.
Маленькие кубышки воды образовались после дождя.
Small water pools formed after the rain.
Here, 'кубышки' metaphorically refers to small pools or puddles, showcasing its descriptive flexibility.
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