No. 6,622 in Russian
kara
"Punishment" or "retribution."
In a sentence
Кара за совершённые поступки бывает строгой.
Punishment for committed actions can be strict.
Here 'кара' is used to mean punishment or retribution, often in a moral or legal sense.
В старинных традициях упоминается о небесной каре.
In ancient traditions, heavenly punishment is mentioned.
In this context, 'кара' refers to divine or supernatural punishment, often tied to mythology or religion.
Герои сказок часто избегают кары за свои поступки.
The heroes of fairy tales often avoid punishment for their deeds.
Here 'кара' is used in storytelling to denote consequences or punishment, emphasizing the moral lessons within tales.
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