This is the 5948th most frequent Russian word.
свечи
"Свечи" means "candles" in English.
Here, 'свечи' refers to decorative candles placed on a cake for a celebratory purpose.
Мама зажгла свечи на торте.
Mom lit candles on the cake.
'Свечи' in this context means suppositories, a form of medicine applied rectally.
Аптека предлагает свечи от простуды.
The pharmacy offers suppositories for a cold.
'Свечи' here denotes traditional wax candles used for lighting during events or ceremonies.