No. 13,306 in Russian
мужик
"Мужик" means "man" or "guy," often referring to a rugged or simple man.
In a sentence
Этот мужик сильный, он легко поднял тяжелый груз.
This man is strong; he easily lifted the heavy load.
Here, 'мужик' is used informally to describe a strong, robust man.
Что за мужик там стоит?
Who is that man standing over there?
In this context, 'мужик' is a somewhat colloquial term for a male person or man.
Он настоящий мужик, всегда помогает своей семье.
He is a genuine man, always helping his family.
Here, 'мужик' conveys a sense of respect for a man fulfilling traditional masculine roles or responsibilities.
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