No. 1,981 in Russian
стражей
"Стражей" is the genitive plural form of "страж," meaning "guards" or "watchmen."
In a sentence
Стражей донесли о приближении вражеских сил.
The sentinels reported the approach of enemy forces.
In this sentence, "стражей" refers to guardians or sentinels, indicating individuals tasked with protection and vigilance who fulfilled their duty by reporting an approaching threat.
Мы обучаем стражей поведению в экстремальных ситуациях.
We train the guards in behavior under extreme situations.
Here, "стражей" is used to denote guards, emphasizing individuals who are undergoing training to improve their skills in handling emergencies.
Роль стражей природы важно признать и поддерживать.
The role of the guardians of nature is important to acknowledge and support.
In this context, "стражей" symbolizes protectors or custodians of nature, expressing a metaphorical guardianship of the environment.
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