No. 2,472 in Russian
преддверии
"Преддверии" means "on the threshold" or "on the brink."
In a sentence
В преддверии Нового года улицы города украшены яркими огнями.
On the eve of the New Year, the city streets are decorated with bright lights.
Here, 'преддверии' is used figuratively to indicate the time leading up to an event.
В преддверии экзаменов студенты усиленно занимаются.
Before exams, students study intensively.
In this context, 'преддверии' denotes the period directly preceding a specific situation or event.
В преддверии переговоров стороны обсудили основные вопросы.
Prior to the negotiations, the parties discussed the main issues.
The word 'преддверии' in this case is used to signify the preparatory phase before an event.
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