No. 17,132 in Russian
становясь
"Becoming."
In a sentence
Он медленно шел по улице, становясь все более усталым.
He walked slowly down the street, gradually becoming more tired.
The word "становясь" is used in a participial construction to describe a gradual change or state in progress, specifically becoming more tired.
Мальчик рос, становясь сильнее и умнее с каждым годом.
The boy grew, becoming stronger and smarter every year.
Here, "становясь" indicates a process of development or transformation as an integral part of the main action.
Она начала понимать его чувства, становясь более сочувственной.
She began to understand his feelings, becoming more empathetic.
In this sentence, "становясь" is utilized to convey a change in disposition or attitude happening alongside the understanding of feelings.
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