No. 2,347 in Russian
народный
"Народный" means "folk," "popular," or "national" in English.
In a sentence
Народный артист исполнил песню.
The people's artist performed a song.
The word "народный" here is used as a title to refer to an artist recognized by the public or state as having exceptional contributions, often used formally.
Эта песня считается народной.
This song is considered traditional.
The word "народной" describes something belonging to or characteristic of the people, often reflecting traditional or communal aspects.
Мы посетили народный музей.
We visited a folk museum.
In this usage, "народный" qualifies the museum as one focused on the culture, tradition, or history of the people.
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