No. 15,314 in Russian
постриг
Tonsure (a ritual haircut, often in a religious or monastic context).
In a sentence
Вчера я ходил в парикмахерскую на постриг.
Yesterday I went to the barber for a haircut.
Here, 'постриг' is used to refer to a haircut, a common service provided by a barber or hairdresser.
Монах принял постриг и стал монахом.
The monk took the tonsure and became a monk.
In this sentence, 'постриг' signifies the religious ceremony of tonsure, a traditional ritual in monastic orders.
Постриг является важным шагом в изменении жизни.
Tonsure is an important step in changing one's life.
Here, 'постриг' is used in a broader sense, symbolizing a significant change or commitment in one's spiritual or personal journey.
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