No. 8,390 in Russian
мулы
The Russian word "мулы" translates to "mules" in English, referring to the hybrid animal, offspring of a horse and a donkey.
In a sentence
Мулы помогают переносить тяжёлые грузы в горах.
Mules help to carry heavy loads in the mountains.
In this sentence, "мулы" refers to the animals (mules) used for carrying goods, showcasing their common literal meaning.
Некоторые мулы украшают яркими узорами.
Some mules are adorned with bright patterns.
Here, "мулы" still indicates the animals, but the context emphasizes their visual or cultural significance.
В исторических рассказах, мулы часто символизировали упорство и трудолюбие.
In historical narratives, mules often symbolized perseverance and hard work.
In this usage, "мулы" are used metaphorically to represent qualities attributed to these animals, such as hard work and perseverance.
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