This is the 4328th most frequent Russian word.
берег
Shore or coast.
In this sentence, "берег" refers to a "bank" or "shoreline" next to a river, specifying a geographic location.
Он жил на берегу реки.
He lived on the riverbank.
Here, "берег" is used similarly to represent the coastline, emphasizing its use for leisure or activities by the water.
Они сидели на берегу и смотрели закат.
They sat on the shore and watched the sunset.
In this instance, "берег" is employed to signify the point of contact where the land meets the water, serving as a site of docking or mooring.