No. 17,138 in Russian
старики
"Старики" means "old people" or "elderly" in English.
In a sentence
Старики гуляли в парке утром.
The elderly were walking in the park in the morning.
Here, 'старики' refers to elderly people in general, emphasizing respect and affection.
Старики рассказывали детям старинные сказки.
The elders told ancient tales to the children.
In this sentence, 'старики' describes a group of older individuals, highlighting their respect as storytellers.
У нас на улице живут старики, которые очень любят садоводство.
On our street live elderly people who love gardening very much.
Here, 'старики' is used to describe specific elderly individuals, indicating their shared interest in gardening.
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