This is the 2584th most frequent Russian word.
ставка
The Russian word "ставка" can mean "rate," "stake," "bid," "wager," or "headquarters," depending on the context.
In this sentence, 'ставка' means 'bet,' referring to wagering something on an outcome.
Я сделал ставку на победу своей любимой команды.
I placed a bet on the victory of my favorite team.
Here, 'ставка' means 'stake' or 'investment,' referring to the resources or risk associated with pursuing a project.
Ставка на этот проект оказалась оправданной.
The stake in this project turned out to be justified.
In this sentence, 'ставка' represents 'salary' or 'rate,' which is a payment agreed upon for work.