No. 17,135 in Russian
старания
Efforts or diligence.
In a sentence
Он приложил много стараний, чтобы достичь своих целей.
He put in a lot of effort to achieve his goals.
In this sentence, 'стараний' refers to the actions and dedication someone invests in a pursuit, illustrating commitment and hard work.
Её старания не остались незамеченными на работе.
Her efforts at work did not go unnoticed.
Here, 'старания' denotes consistent contributions and attempts to perform well, emphasizing the recognition of one's efforts.
Ученики показали свои старания через выполненные проекты.
The students displayed their diligence through the completed projects.
This usage of 'старания' highlights the visible outcomes of exerted effort, indicating the results of dedicated work.
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