No. 16,160 in Russian
разум
The Russian word "разум" means "mind" or "intellect."
In a sentence
Человек должен использовать разум для принятия решений.
A person should use their reason to make decisions.
In this sentence, "разум" is used to refer to the human ability to think logically and make informed decisions, emphasizing mental clarity and logical reasoning.
Его разум помог ему найти выход из трудной ситуации.
His intellect helped him find a way out of a difficult situation.
Here, "разум" indicates the individual's intellectual qualities and cognitive abilities that assist in problem-solving.
Разум противоречил сердцу в этом выборе.
Mind was at odds with heart in this choice.
In this context, "разум" is contrasted with emotional instincts, expressing the rational and logical aspect in the decision-making process.
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