No. 6,410 in Russian
шар
"Шар" means "ball" or "sphere" in English.
In a sentence
Маленький шар упал с полки.
The small ball fell from the shelf.
In this sentence, 'шар' refers to a small spherical object, like a ball, in its most basic and common usage.
Шар земли называют геоидом.
The Earth's sphere is called a geoid.
Here, 'шар' is used metaphorically to describe Earth as a spherical shape, emphasizing its geometrical aspect.
Он надул красивый воздушный шар.
He inflated a beautiful balloon.
In this instance, 'шар' refers to a balloon, which is typically an air-filled spherical object used for decoration or celebration.
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