попутном

попутном

"Попутном" means "accompanying" or "on the way."

Here, 'попутном' describes an incidental or passing bus that was heading in the same direction as the speaker's route.

Я встретил Сергея на попутном автобусе.

I met Sergey on a passing bus.

In this case, 'попутного' relates to a coincidental or casual conversation occurring naturally alongside some other activity.

В ходе попутного разговора мы обсудили наши планы.

During a casual conversation, we discussed our plans.

Here, 'попутным' refers to a favorable wind that is assisting the ship's travel direction.

Попутным ветром наш корабль достиг берега быстрее.

With a favorable wind, our ship reached the shore faster.