No. 15,090 in Russian
покинула
"Покинула" means "left" or "abandoned" in English.
In a sentence
Она покинула вечеринку рано.
She left the party early.
In this sentence, 'покинула' is used as the past tense feminine singular form of the verb 'покинуть', meaning 'to leave'. It indicates that a female subject departed from a location or an event.
Птица покинула гнездо, чтобы улететь на юг.
The bird left the nest to fly south.
Here, 'покинула' specifies that the bird departed from the nest. It adds a sense of permanent or intentional departure.
После долгих раздумий, она покинула работу и начала своё дело.
After much thought, she left her job and started her own business.
The verb 'покинула' in this context implies that the woman made a deliberate choice to quit her job, showcasing that the action of leaving is a conscious decision.
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