сержант

сержант

Sergeant (a military rank).

The word 'сержант' is used to refer to a commanding rank, showing authority within a military context.

Сержант приказал взводу оставаться на позиции.

The sergeant ordered the platoon to remain in position.

The word 'сержант' is used to denote a past occupation or rank of an individual.

На вечеринке был человек, который раньше служил сержантом.

At the party, there was a man who used to serve as a sergeant.

Here, 'сержант' is used as part of a description of a toy figure, indicating its rank.

В магазине игрушек я видел солдатиков, один из которых был сержант.

At the toy store, I saw toy soldiers, one of whom was a sergeant.