No. 15,352 in Russian
потушим
"Потушим" means "we will extinguish" or "let's extinguish."
In a sentence
Мы потушим пожар.
We will extinguish the fire.
In this sentence, 'потушим' (we will extinguish) is used to indicate an action of putting out a fire, showcasing its literal and direct meaning.
Когда стемнеет, мы потушим свечи.
When it gets dark, we will extinguish the candles.
Here, 'потушим' is used metaphorically to refer to the act of extinguishing candles, emphasizing a controlled and intentional action.
Если кухня задрожит, мы потушим плиту.
If the kitchen shakes, we will turn off the stove.
In this example, 'потушим' adapts to the context of preventing a potential hazard by turning off the stove as a precaution.
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