ранить

This is the 16180th most frequent Russian word.


ранить

To injure or wound.


Here, 'ранить' means to cause a physical injury.

Он случайно ранил руку ножом.

He accidentally injured his hand with a knife.


In this context, 'ранить' is used metaphorically to mean causing emotional pain.

Её слова глубоко ранили его душу.

Her words deeply hurt his soul.


Here, 'ранить' refers to being injured in a conflict or battle, commonly used in military or combat contexts.

Во время боя его ранили в ногу.

During the fight, he was wounded in the leg.