This is the 14882nd most frequent Russian word.
пограничный
"Пограничный" means "borderline" or "border-related."
Describes an attribute relating to geographical proximity to a border.
Я живу в пограничном городе рядом с границей.
I live in a border town near the border.
Indicates skills that are marginal or at the boundary of proficiency.
У меня есть пограничные навыки в программировании.
I have borderline skills in programming.
Refers to patience at the limit or threshold level.