No. 17,341 in Russian
таков
"Such is" or "so is."
In a sentence
Таков был мой выбор.
Such was my choice.
The word 'таков' here describes the state or nature of the subject 'выбор' (choice), emphasizing the definitiveness of the choice.
Он был таков, каким я его представлял.
He was as I imagined him.
The word 'таков' in this sentence introduces a comparison or alignment with expectations ('каким я его представлял').
Таков закон природы.
Such is the law of nature.
The word 'таков' underscores the inherent and unchangeable quality of the 'закон природы' (law of nature).
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