No. 12,831 in Russian
купальской
"Of or related to bathing or the feast of Ivan Kupala."
In a sentence
В ночь на Купальскую ночь устраивают костры и прыгают через них.
On the night before Kupala's night, bonfires are lit and people jump over them.
Here, 'купальской' is used as an adjective to describe 'ночью', referring to 'Kupala's night', a traditional Slavic celebration.
Травы, собранные в Купальскую ночь, считаются особенно целебными.
Herbs collected during Kupala's night are considered particularly healing.
The word 'купальской' again acts as an adjective modifying 'ночь', emphasizing the specific timing of the celebration.
Мы нарядились в купальские костюмы, чтобы отметить праздник у реки.
We dressed in swimming costumes to celebrate the holiday by the river.
In this usage, 'купальские' relates to 'костюмы', indicating 'swimming costumes', showcasing a different nuance connected to water activities.
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