No. 3,335 in Russian
плакать
To cry.
In a sentence
Я начал плакать, когда услышал эту песню.
I started to cry when I heard this song.
The word 'плакать' is used here in its literal meaning, denoting the act of shedding tears.
Иногда полезно плакать, чтобы понять свои эмоции.
Sometimes it's useful to cry to understand your emotions.
'Плакать' expresses the general action of crying, emphasizing its emotional and therapeutic aspects.
Она плакала от радости, когда увидела подарки.
She cried with joy when she saw the presents.
Here, 'плакать' describes crying as a result of positive emotions, joy in this case.
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