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No. 16,759 in Russian

сливками

"Сливками" means "with cream" or "cream" in the instrumental plural form in Russian.

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  • Напиток стал вкуснее благодаря добавлению сливками.

    The drink became tastier thanks to the addition of cream.

    In this sentence, 'сливками' is used in an instrumental case, indicating the means by which something is achieved or done.

  • Торт был украшен свежими сливками.

    The cake was decorated with fresh cream.

    Here, 'сливками' is again in the instrumental case, describing the material used for decoration.

  • Мы наслаждаемся сливками на закате.

    We enjoy cream at sunset.

    In this usage, 'сливками' symbolizes a luxurious or indulgent pleasure, applied metaphorically.

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