No. 2,586 in Russian
стоить
"Стоить" means "to cost" or "to be worth."
In a sentence
Это платье стоит тысячу рублей.
This dress costs one thousand rubles.
Here, 'стоить' is used to indicate the price or value of the item.
Стоит ждать этого концерта.
It is worth waiting for this concert.
In this sentence, 'стоить' is used to suggest that an action is worthy or deserves effort.
Нужно стоить на своём и не сдаваться.
One needs to stand their ground and not give up.
Here, 'стоить' metaphorically means to stand firm or maintain a position, emphasizing determination.
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