No. 14,667 in Russian
переправа
"Переправа" – crossing or ferrying over (e.g., a river or obstacle).
In a sentence
Переправа через реку была сложной задачей.
The crossing over the river was a challenging task.
In this sentence, 'переправа' denotes a physical crossing or transit point over a geographical feature, such as a river.
Мы ждали лодку на переправе.
We waited for the boat at the crossing.
Here, 'переправа' is used to refer to the location used for crossing, specifically where transports like boats or ferries operate.
Во время переправы солдаты проявили храбрость.
During the crossing, the soldiers showed bravery.
In this context, 'переправа' highlights the act or process of crossing, often implying an event involving overcoming obstacles.
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