No. 5,540 in Russian
полка
Shelf.
In a sentence
Я положил книгу на верхнюю полку.
I placed the book on the top shelf.
The word 'полка' refers to a 'shelf,' illustrating its use as furniture for storage.
Полка в вагоне была занята пассажирами.
The bunk in the train car was occupied by passengers.
Here, 'полка' means a 'bunk' in a vehicle, showing its contextual usage in transportation.
Мы нашли старую доску, которая может служить полкой.
We found an old board that could serve as a shelf.
In this context, 'полка' denotes a functional object, demonstrating its adaptability in various setups.
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