No. 6,134 in Russian
строй
The Russian word "строй" can be defined as "structure," "system," or "order," and in specific contexts, it can mean "formation" or "military formation."
In a sentence
Пейзаж отличался стройным рядом сосен.
The landscape was marked by a row of slender pines.
Here, 'стройным' derives from 'строй' to describe a harmonious and organized arrangement.
Политический строй страны изменился за последние десятилетия.
The political system of the country has changed over the last decades.
In this sentence, 'строй' refers to the structure or organization of the political system.
Военные начали собираться в строй для вечерней проверки.
The soldiers began to gather in formation for the evening roll call.
Here, 'строй' is used in the context of military formation or arrangement of soldiers.
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