No. 126 in Russian
таких
"Таких" means "such" or "of such" in English.
In a sentence
Я никогда не видел таких красивых закатов.
I have never seen such beautiful sunsets.
The word "таких" in this sentence is used to express a high degree or exceptional quality of the sunsets being referred to. It functions as a demonstrative adjective, in this context, to emphasize the uniqueness of the observed sunsets.
Мы не встречали таких людей раньше.
We have not met such people before.
Here, "таких" is used to describe a particular type or kind of people, implying they have certain distinct characteristics. It modifies the noun "людей" to highlight its specificity.
Только в таких условиях можно добиться успеха.
Only in such conditions can one achieve success.
In this sentence, "таких" determines the noun "условиях," emphasizing that certain specific conditions are required to achieve success. It serves as a highlighting descriptor.
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