No. 6,052 in Russian
соперников
"Opponents" or "rivals."
In a sentence
Мы победили всех наших соперников в турнире.
We defeated all our opponents in the tournament.
The word 'соперников' is used to denote 'opponents/competitors' and is in the genitive plural form, referring to individuals or teams against whom one competes.
Соперников можно уважать даже в жарких соревнованиях.
Opponents can be respected even in intense competitions.
Here, 'соперников' refers to 'opponents', showcasing a neutral or positive perspective towards competition, again in the genitive plural.
Играя против сильных соперников, мы лучше развиваем свои навыки.
By playing against strong opponents, we better develop our skills.
'Соперников' here emphasizes the role of competitive rivals in the process of skill enhancement, utilizing the genitive plural form.
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