No. 740 in Russian
происшествия
"Происшествия" means "incidents" or "occurrences."
In a sentence
Происшествия на дороге случаются часто.
Incidents on the road happen often.
Used to mean 'incidents' or 'occurrences' in general situations, often undesirable or unexpected.
Вчера мы стали свидетелями необычного происшествия.
Yesterday we witnessed an unusual incident.
Here, 'происшествия' refers to a particular event that stands out, emphasizing its uniqueness.
В новостях рассказали о трагических происшествиях в регионе.
The news reported on tragic events in the region.
In this context, 'происшествия' indicates unfortunate or serious events that are reported as news.
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