This is the 2012th most frequent Russian word.
ущерба
"ущерба" means "damage" or "harm" in English.
The word 'ущерба' refers to harm or damage caused in an economic context.
Экономика страны понесла значительные убытки и ущерба от кризиса.
The country's economy suffered significant losses and damage from the crisis.
Here, 'ущерба' denotes harm or damage specifically related to ecological aspects.
Мы обсудили способы предотвращения ущерба окружающей среды.
We discussed ways to prevent environmental damage.
In this case, 'ущерба' describes financial or material damage that can be inflicted.