This is the 4177th most frequent Russian word.
советов
"Советов" means "advice" or "councils" in the genitive plural form in Russian.
Here, 'советов' (of advices) is used as the genitive plural form of 'совет,' referring to advice or recommendations.
Я получил много полезных советов от учителя.
I received many useful pieces of advice from the teacher.
In this sentence, 'советов' again stands as the genitive plural case of 'совет,' denoting suggestions or guidance in a more general context regarding a specific topic.
На эту тему он предложил несколько практических советов.
On this topic, he offered several practical tips.
Here, 'советами' is in the instrumental plural form of 'совет,' used to explain the function or role of advice as support.