No. 1,592 in Russian
становятся
"Become" or "turn into."
In a sentence
Друзья становятся ближе, когда они проводят больше времени вместе.
Friends become closer when they spend more time together.
The word 'становятся' here is used to describe the process of becoming closer - a transition or change in state.
Дни становятся длиннее весной.
The days get longer in spring.
In this case, 'становятся' is used to express the change in the length of days, indicating a seasonal progression.
Некоторые люди становятся известными благодаря своим талантам.
Some people become famous thanks to their talents.
Here, 'становятся' demonstrates a person's attainment of fame, illustrative of a transformative process.
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