No. 13,436 in Russian
налетом
"Налётом" means "raid" or "sudden attack."
In a sentence
На стекле был едва заметный налёт пыли.
There was a barely noticeable coating of dust on the glass.
Here, 'налёт' refers to a thin layer or coating of a substance, like dust on a surface.
Преступники совершили налёт на банк ночью.
The criminals raided the bank at night.
In this context, 'налёт' signifies a sudden attack or raid, especially a robbery.
Её улыбка была с налётом печали.
Her smile carried a hint of sadness.
Here, 'налёт' metaphorically refers to a subtle presence or touch of an emotional quality, such as sadness.
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