No. 13,151 in Russian
местное
Local.
In a sentence
Это местное кафе предлагает отличные десерты.
This local café offers great desserts.
In this sentence, the word 'местное' is an adjective modifying 'кафе', meaning 'local' and indicating that the café is situated nearby or belongs to the locality.
Мы решили посетить местное мероприятие, чтобы узнать больше о культуре.
We decided to visit a local event to learn more about the culture.
Here, 'местное' acts as an adjective describing 'мероприятие', indicating that the event is associated with or organized within the local community.
Местное самоуправление играет важную роль в жизни жителей.
Local self-government plays a crucial role in residents' lives.
In this example, 'местное' modifies 'самоуправление', referring to governance or administration operating within the locality, emphasizing its scope or jurisdiction.
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