топлю

This is the 17484th most frequent Russian word.


топлю

"Топлю" means "I am heating" (e.g., a stove) or "I am sinking" (e.g., a boat), depending on the context.


In this sentence, "топлю" is used in the sense of heating or making a fire, specifically in relation to an oven or stove.

Я топлю печь дровами.

I am heating the stove with wood.


Here, "топлю" is used figuratively to mean supporting or advocating for something.

Я топлю за честность.

I stand for honesty.


In this context, "топлю" refers to the act of intentionally sinking or submerging something in water.

Корабль тонет, потому что я топлю его.

The ship is sinking because I am drowning it.