No. 16,420 in Russian
розыгрыша
"Розыгрыша" translates to "drawing" (as in a lottery), "prank," or "joke," depending on context.
In a sentence
Я участвовал в розыгрыше призов на радио.
I participated in the prize drawing on the radio.
In this sentence, 'розыгрыше' refers to a contest or drawing where prizes are distributed, emphasizing the competitive or chance-based nature of the activity.
После розыгрыша мяча игра началась.
After the ball toss, the game started.
Here, 'розыгрыше' relates to the initial action in a physical game, such as the toss or serving phase, indicating a procedural beginning.
Мы сделали ему сюрприз в виде розыгрыша.
We surprised him with a prank.
In this case, 'розыгрыше' means a playful or humorous trick, highlighting the context of amusement or jest.
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