No. 6,150 in Russian
сутью
The Russian word "сутью" means "essence" or "core."
In a sentence
Сутью этого вопроса является правильное понимание ситуации.
The essence of this matter is the correct understanding of the situation.
Here, "сутью" means "essence" or "core," referring to the fundamental aspect of the matter.
Главной сутью жизни многих является поиск счастья.
For many, the main essence of life is the pursuit of happiness.
In this sentence, "сутью" refers to the fundamental purpose or meaning of life.
Мы должны сосредоточиться на сути проблемы, а не на её симптомах.
We must focus on the essence of the problem, not on its symptoms.
"Сутью" is used here to refer to the core issue or main point of a situation.
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