No. 18,285 in Russian
шейх
"Шейх" (sheikh) in English means a leader or elder, often of a tribe or community, particularly in Arab cultures.
In a sentence
Шейх посетил наш город с официальным визитом.
The sheikh visited our city on an official trip.
In this sentence, 'шейх' is used in its direct meaning referring to an Arab leader or prince.
Местный шейх подарил нам книги об истории своей страны.
The local sheikh gifted us books about the history of his country.
Here, 'шейх' denotes a knowledgeable or influential person, often regarded as wise.
В восточных сказках часто есть образ мудрого шейха.
In eastern tales, there is often the image of a wise sheikh.
This example showcases 'шейх' in a metaphorical or traditional literary setting.
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