This is the 3842nd most frequent Russian word.
wall
The Russian word for "wall" is "стена," meaning a vertical structure that divides or encloses spaces.
Here, 'стены' (walls) refers to the physical walls of a room or building.
Стены в этой комнате покрашены в белый цвет.
The walls in this room are painted white.
In this sentence, 'стена' (wall) is used metaphorically to describe a barrier caused by lack of understanding.
Мы столкнулись с непреодолимой стеной непонимания.
We faced an insurmountable wall of misunderstanding.
Here, 'стена' (wall) is used figuratively to represent steadfastness and resilience.