No. 17,293 in Russian
схватке
"Схватке" means "fight" or "clash" in English.
In a sentence
Он победил в схватке благодаря своей ловкости.
He won the skirmish thanks to his agility.
Here, 'схватке' refers to a physical combat or confrontation, emphasizing the competitive aspect of the event.
После долгой схватки с болезнью, он наконец поправился.
After a long struggle with the illness, he finally recovered.
In this instance, 'схватке' is metaphorically used to describe an intense and challenging effort against a non-physical opponent, such as a disease.
Схватка с трудностями закаливает характер.
Struggling with difficulties strengthens character.
Here, 'схватке' is employed metaphorically to refer to mental or emotional challenges faced in life, emphasizing the role of overcoming adversity.
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