This is the 17115th most frequent Russian word.
ставке
"Ставке" means "rate," "stake," or "wager," depending on context.
Here, 'ставку' refers to placing a bet in a gambling context.
В этом казино я сделал ставку на красное.
In this casino, I placed a bet on red.
Here, 'ставку' refers to the rate or amount of salary.
Новая должность предполагает высокую ставку зарплаты.
The new position offers a high salary rate.
Here, 'ставку' refers to prioritization or emphasis.