No. 5,694 in Russian
признаком
"Признаком" means "a sign" or "an indication."
In a sentence
Знание иностранных языков является признаком образованности.
Knowledge of foreign languages is a sign of being educated.
In this sentence, 'признаком' is used to indicate a characteristic or a distinguishing quality of someone who is educated.
Отсутствие страха перед трудностями — это признаком мужества.
The absence of fear of difficulties is a sign of courage.
Here, 'признаком' expresses a feature or an indicator that points towards courage.
Её увлечённость работой является ярким признаком её стремления к успеху.
Her passion for work is a vivid sign of her drive for success.
In this context, 'признаком' denotes a clear and evident trait.
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