No. 14,462 in Russian
охотятся
"Охотятся" means "they hunt."
In a sentence
Волки охотятся на оленей в лесу.
Wolves hunt deer in the forest.
The verb "охотятся" in this sentence conveys the literal action of hunting, indicating the wolves actively pursuing their prey.
Люди охотятся за скидками, особенно перед праздниками.
People hunt for discounts, especially before holidays.
Here, "охотятся" is used metaphorically to describe the act of searching intensely or trying to find bargains.
Фотографы охотятся за идеальным кадром.
Photographers hunt for the perfect shot.
In this example, "охотятся" signifies striving or earnestly trying to achieve a goal, capturing the dedication in their pursuit of an ideal photo.
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