No. 2,404 in Russian
отсутствует
"Absent" or "missing."
In a sentence
Книга отсутствует на столе.
The book is absent from the table.
This usage describes a physical absence of an object in a particular location.
У него отсутствует интерес к музыке.
He lacks interest in music.
Here, the word 'отсутствует' refers to an intangible absence, describing the lack of emotional or intellectual engagement.
На собрании отсутствуют важные участники.
Important attendees are absent at the meeting.
This usage demonstrates absence referring to specific people not being physically present in an expected event.
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