No. 1,074 in Russian
помощник
Assistant.
In a sentence
Он работает помощником директора.
He works as the assistant to the director.
In this sentence, 'помощник' refers to a job title or a role, indicating someone assisting in a professional setting.
Этот новый компьютер — мой лучший помощник в работе.
This new computer is my best assistant at work.
Here, 'помощник' metaphorically describes an object, implying it aids effectively in completing tasks.
Она всегда была моим верным помощником в трудные времена.
She has always been my faithful assistant in difficult times.
In this sentence, 'помощник' refers to a person who helps in a personal or emotional context, showing support during challenging periods.
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