No. 17,903 in Russian
утку
The Russian word "утку" is the accusative or singular form of "утка," meaning "duck" in English.
In a sentence
Я видел утку, плывущую по озеру.
I saw a duck swimming in the lake.
In this sentence, 'утку' is in the accusative case as it is the direct object of the verb 'видел'.
Он рассказал смешную утку на вечеринке.
He told a funny anecdote at the party.
Here, 'утку' metaphorically means 'false news or joke', reflecting idiomatic and colloquial usage.
Мне пришлось приготовить утку на обед.
I had to prepare a duck for lunch.
In this case, 'утку' refers to 'duck as food' and is again in the accusative case, showing its use in culinary context.
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