This is the 5096th most frequent Russian word.
мука
"Мука" in English means "flour" or "torment," depending on the context.
Here, 'мука' is used to mean 'flour', a substance made by grinding grains, used in cooking and baking.
Я купил муку для приготовления хлеба.
I bought flour for baking bread.
In this context, 'мука' refers to 'torment' or 'suffering', describing an emotional or physical hardship.
Из-за трудных испытаний он столкнулся с настоящей мукой.
Due to challenging trials, he faced real torment.
Here, 'мука' is invoked metaphorically, related to feelings of anguish or complexity in decision-making.