No. 17,873 in Russian
уст
"Уст" is an old or poetic term meaning "mouth" or "lips" in English.
In a sentence
Слово, произнесенное из уст оратора, произвело большое впечатление на слушателей.
A word spoken from the speaker's lips made a great impression on the audience.
The word 'уст' is used in the context of 'lips,' symbolizing the source of spoken words.
Рассказ из первых уст всегда вызывает больше доверия.
A story from first-hand accounts always inspires more trust.
The phrase 'из первых уст' uses 'уст' metaphorically to indicate 'first-hand accounts,' signifying personal testimony.
Стихи, перелегающие с уст на устах, сохраняют свою красоту сквозь поколения.
Poems, passing from lips to lips, maintain their beauty across generations.
Here, 'уст' is employed to metaphorically represent the transmission of verbal traditions or poetry.
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