No. 14,016 in Russian
овладеть
"To master" or "to seize."
In a sentence
Он овладел искусством фотографии.
He mastered the art of photography.
The word "овладел" here means to have gained a high level of skill or knowledge in a specific field or activity.
Она быстро овладела новой программой.
She quickly learned to operate the new software.
The word "овладела" here refers to successfully learning and understanding the use of a tool or system.
Студенты должны овладеть основами физики для сдачи экзамена.
Students need to acquire the basics of physics to pass the exam.
In this sentence, "овладеть" means to familiarize oneself with or gain an understanding of necessary fundamental concepts.
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