No. 1,054 in Russian
окончания
Endings or suffixes.
In a sentence
Я изучаю правильное употребление окончаний существительных в русском языке.
I am studying the correct usage of noun endings in Russian.
In this sentence, the word 'окончания' is used to refer to grammatical endings of nouns that change based on case, number, and gender.
В финале кинофильма неожиданное окончание удивило всех зрителей.
In the finale of the movie, the unexpected ending surprised all viewers.
Here, 'окончание' means 'ending' and refers to the conclusion or final part of a narrative, such as a movie.
Ремонт здания подходит к окончанию, осталось покрасить стены.
The building renovation is nearing completion; only the walls remain to be painted.
In this context, 'окончание' denotes 'completion' of a process or action, emphasizing the state of being finished.
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