No. 6,743 in Russian
soul
The Russian word "soul" (душа) refers to the spiritual or emotional essence of a person.
In a sentence
Душа человека стремится к добру.
A person's soul aspires to goodness.
In this sentence, 'душа' refers to the inner essence or spirit of a person.
Не вешай нос, это дело по душе!
Don't be discouraged, this is something appealing to your soul!
Here, 'душа' is used to indicate personal preference or something that resonates with someone's spirit.
Эта музыка затронула его душу.
This music touched his soul.
In this usage, 'душа' conveys emotional depth or sensitivity of a person.
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