No. 9,317 in Russian
ступки
"Ступки" translates to "mortars" (plural of "ступка" - a bowl for grinding substances).
In a sentence
Старик аккуратно размешивал травы в ступке.
The old man carefully mixed herbs in the mortar.
In this sentence, 'ступке' refers to a mortar used for grinding or mixing substances, such as herbs or spices.
После долгих ступок он наконец добрался до вершины холма.
After long steps, he finally reached the top of the hill.
Here, 'ступок' is metaphorically describing progress or steps taken toward a goal, resembling 'steps' in a figurative sense.
Ступки лестницы были из мрамора.
The steps of the staircase were made of marble.
In this sentence, 'ступки' refers to physical steps or stairs that are part of a staircase.
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