No. 6,741 in Russian
soloma
"Soloma" means "straw."
In a sentence
Крестьянин накрыл крышу дома соломой.
The peasant covered the roof of the house with straw.
Here, 'солома' refers to the plant material used as a covering material, emphasizing its practical application.
Солома лежала на поле после уборки урожая.
The straw lay in the field after the harvest.
In this sentence, 'солома' denotes the remains of the crop, focusing on its agricultural origin.
Старик связал солому в тугие тюки.
The old man tied the straw into tight bales.
Here, 'солома' is used to describe the straw as a material compacted for easier handling or sale.
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