No. 9,037 in Russian
роман
"Роман" in English means "novel" (a long fictional story) or "romance" (a love affair).
In a sentence
Я прочитал интересный роман о детстве великих писателей.
I read an interesting novel about the childhood of great writers.
In this sentence, 'роман' refers to a literary work, specifically a novel. It demonstrates its use in the context of literature.
У них начался роман после поездки в Париж.
They started a romance after their trip to Paris.
Here, 'роман' is used to mean 'romance,' indicating a romantic relationship between two people. This is a common use of the word in interpersonal contexts.
Автор написал историко-драматический роман, который получил премию.
The author wrote a historical-drama novel that received an award.
Again, 'роман' is used to mean 'novel,' highlighting its application in the field of literature and creative writing.
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