No. 102 in Russian
течение
The Russian word "течение" means "current," "flow," or "course" in English, depending on context.
In a sentence
Течение реки было быстрым.
The current of the river was swift.
Refers to the physical flow of water in a river or stream.
В течение недели он прочитал три книги.
During the week, he read three books.
Indicates a period of time over which something happens, functioning as a preposition.
Новое течение в искусстве завоевывает всё большую популярность.
A new movement in art is gaining increasing popularity.
Means a tendency or trend, referring to a shift or new style in a field like art or thought.
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