No. 12,959 in Russian
литургия
The Russian word "литургия" means "liturgy," referring to a Christian worship service or ritual.
In a sentence
Литургия прошла в старинной церкви.
The liturgy took place in the ancient church.
'Литургия' in this sentence refers to a religious service or ceremony, typically within the Christian tradition.
На уроке истории мы изучали происхождение слова 'литургия'.
In the history lesson, we studied the origin of the word 'liturgy'.
Here, 'литургия' is used as a term being analyzed or examined, focusing on its etymology and development.
Музыка этой оперы напоминает торжественную литургию.
The music of this opera resembles a solemn liturgy.
In this example, 'литургия' is employed metaphorically to describe music that evokes the emotions or atmosphere of a religious ceremony.
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