пробку

This is the 15752nd most frequent Russian word.

пробку

"Пробку" in English means "cork," "traffic jam," or "plug," depending on context.

Here, 'пробку' refers to a physical object—a cork or cap used to close a bottle.

Я снял пробку с бутылки.

I removed the cork from the bottle.

In this sentence, 'пробку' refers to a traffic congestion or hold-up, illustrating a figurative use of blockage.

Мы попали в пробку на дороге.

We were caught in a traffic jam on the road.

Here, 'пробку' indicates a physical plug used to seal or close an opening.

Он вставил пробку в отверстие трубы.

He inserted the plug into the pipe's hole.