No. 15,530 in Russian
препятствие
Obstacle; hindrance; impediment.
In a sentence
Он встретил серьезное препятствие на своем пути.
He encountered a serious obstacle on his way.
In this sentence, 'препятствие' refers to a physical or figurative barrier or difficulty in someone's path or journey.
Нужно учиться преодолевать любые препятствия.
One must learn to overcome any obstacles.
Here, 'препятствия' specifically denotes challenges or difficulties one may face in life or work.
Препятствие может мотивировать человека стать лучше.
An obstacle can motivate a person to become better.
In this sentence, 'препятствие' is used metaphorically, suggesting that challenges can serve as opportunities for growth and improvement.
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