No. 5,971 in Russian
семьями
"Семьями" means "in families" or "by families" in English.
In a sentence
Мы собрались семьями на пляже для пикника.
We gathered as families on the beach for a picnic.
The word 'семьями' is instrumental plural, indicating that multiple families participated together.
На субботние прогулки они всегда ходят семьями.
On Saturday walks, they always go as families.
Here, 'семьями' emphasizes that the activity is done with families, highlighting how groups are formed.
Люди, путешествующие семьями, обычно бронируют большие номера.
People traveling as families usually book large rooms.
In this context, 'семьями' underscores the mode of travel, indicating that the groups consist of families.
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