No. 5,114 in Russian
наемники
Mercenaries.
In a sentence
Наемники прибыли в город на рассвете.
The mercenaries arrived in the city at dawn.
This usage refers to professional soldiers hired for military purposes, focusing on their action of arrival in a specific location.
Организация наняла опытных наемников для защиты.
The organization hired experienced mercenaries for protection.
Here, the word highlights the professional nature of the individuals, emphasizing their hire for security tasks.
Баланс сил изменился, так как наемники вступили в бой.
The balance of power shifted as the mercenaries entered the fight.
In this context, the term underlines their involvement in active combat, indicating their role in the situation.
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