No. 643 in Russian
наступление
"Наступление" means "offensive," "advance," or "onset."
In a sentence
Наступление весны приносит радость всем.
The arrival of spring brings joy to everyone.
Here, 'наступление' denotes the occurrence or arrival of a season—spring.
Военное наступление началось на рассвете.
The military offensive began at dawn.
In this context, 'наступление' refers to a planned advance or attack in a military setting.
С наступлением темноты небо засияло звёздами.
With the onset of darkness, the sky glowed with stars.
Here, 'наступление' describes the onset or beginning of a specific condition—darkness.
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