No. 6,536 in Russian
cамбо
Sambo: A Russian martial art and self-defense system meaning "self-defense without weapons."
In a sentence
Самбо — это вид спортивного единоборства, разработанный в СССР.
Sambo is a type of martial art developed in the USSR.
Here, 'самбо' refers to the martial art, a proper noun used as a subject in the sentence.
Он занимается самбо уже пять лет и достиг мастерского уровня.
He has been practicing sambo for five years and has achieved a master level.
In this sentence, 'самбо' refers to the practice or activity of engaging in the martial art.
На соревнованиях по самбо собрались спортсмены со всего мира.
Athletes from all over the world gathered for the sambo competition.
Here, 'самбо' indicates the sport associated with competitions and events.
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