No. 8,442 in Russian
настоящая
"настоящая" means "genuine" or "real" (feminine form).
In a sentence
Это была настоящая катастрофа.
It was a real disaster.
The word 'настоящая' is used here as an adjective meaning 'real' or 'genuine', emphasizing the severity or authenticity of the event.
Она оказалась настоящая подруга.
She proved to be a true friend.
In this sentence, 'настоящая' describes loyalty or authenticity in the context of friendship, indicating a genuine and reliable friend.
Я пью настоящий кофе каждое утро.
I drink real coffee every morning.
Here, 'настоящий' (masculine form of 'настоящая') is used to refer to something of high quality or genuine, indicating the real, authentic nature of the coffee being referenced.
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