No. 2,681 in Russian
threads
The Russian word for "threads" is "нити" (niti), meaning thin strands or filaments of material.
In a sentence
Паук ткёт свою паутину из тонких нитей.
The spider weaves its web from thin threads.
Here, 'threads' refers to thin filaments, emphasizing its physical meaning.
После долгого разговора я потерял нить беседы.
After a long conversation, I lost the thread of the discussion.
In this sentence, 'threads' metaphorically represents the connection or continuity of the discussion.
Он соединил все части устройства с помощью металлических нитей.
He connected all parts of the device using metal threads.
Here, 'threads' are referred to as minute strand-like components, specifically metallic ones, denoting actual physical threads.
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