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No. 4,984 in Russian

культовый

"Культовый" means "cult" or "iconic," typically describing something highly admired or having a devoted following.

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  • Этот фильм стал культовым среди молодежи.

    This movie became a cult hit among the youth.

    In this context, "культовый" describes an object (the movie) that has achieved iconic, highly recognized status within a certain group of people.

  • Культовые книги часто становятся бестселлерами.

    Cult books often become bestsellers.

    Here, "культовые" refers to books that have acquired a devoted following or are highly esteemed by a specific audience.

  • Музей представил коллекцию культовых предметов прошлого века.

    The museum presented a collection of iconic items from the past century.

    Here, "культовых" is used to describe items that are emblematic or have significant cultural importance.

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