No. 8,818 in Russian
популярная
Popular.
In a sentence
Эта книга была самой популярной в прошлом году.
This book was the most popular last year.
The word 'популярная' in this sentence is used to describe the book's status in terms of public favor during a specific timeframe.
Популярная идея может изменить общественное мнение.
A popular idea can change public opinion.
Here, 'популярная' is used to characterize the idea as widely accepted or appealing among many people.
Она стала популярной благодаря своим талантам.
She became popular because of her talents.
In this case, 'популярной' (in the instrumental case) describes the person's growth in public appeal or recognition due to specific attributes or actions.
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