No. 4,240 in Russian
чиновник
A "чиновник" is a government official or bureaucrat.
In a sentence
Чиновник встретил нас в кабинете и обсудил важный проект.
The official met us in the office and discussed an important project.
Here, 'чиновник' refers to a government official who is responsible for administrative tasks.
Местные жители жаловались на работу чиновника в области здравоохранения.
Local residents complained about the official's work in the field of healthcare.
In this sentence, 'чиновник' implies someone holding a position in public administration, possibly related to health services.
Для встречи с важным чиновником требовалось записаться за месяц до приема.
To meet with the important official, it was necessary to register a month in advance.
Here, 'чиновник' describes a significant government figure whose position grants influence and requires prior scheduling for appointments.
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