No. 8,075 in Russian
купала
"Купала" refers to a traditional Slavic festival, Ivan Kupala, celebrating the summer solstice, or can relate to bathing/swimming.
In a sentence
В ночь на Ивана Купала устраивали праздники с кострами.
On the night of Ivan Kupala, celebrations with bonfires were held.
Here, "Купала" is used as part of a proper noun referring to a traditional Slavic holiday, signaling cultural significance.
Она купала ребёнка в тёплой ванне.
She bathed the child in a warm bath.
In this sentence, "купала" is a verb in the past tense form meaning 'bathed,' related to washing or bathing someone or something.
В старину на Ивана Купала плели венки из цветов.
In old times, on Ivan Kupala, they wove wreaths from flowers.
Again, "Купала" refers to the Slavic holiday, showcasing its recurring cultural and traditional context.
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