No. 15,435 in Russian
предательство
Betrayal or treachery.
In a sentence
Предательство друга — это одно из самых болезненных переживаний.
Betrayal by a friend is one of the most painful experiences.
Here the word 'предательство' is used as a noun, indicating an act of betrayal exhibited by a friend.
Она не смогла простить предательство даже спустя годы.
She could not forgive the betrayal even after years.
In this sentence, 'предательство' remains a noun and represents the act of treachery which is unforgiven by the subject of the sentence.
Мы должны избегать предательства и быть честными друг с другом.
We must avoid betrayal and be honest with each other.
The usage of 'предательство' emphasizes the concept of betrayal as something to be avoided within interpersonal relationships.
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