чаша

This is the 18195th most frequent Russian word.


чаша

Bowl.


In this sentence, 'чаша' refers to a physical object, specifically a bowl used for serving or containing items, demonstrating its basic and literal meaning.

Она взяла красивую чашу и поставила её на стол.

She took a beautiful bowl and placed it on the table.


Here, 'чаша' is used metaphorically to represent the concept of capacity or tolerance, indicating emotional thresholds.

Его чаша терпения переполнилась, и он высказал всё, что накопилось.

His cup of patience overflowed, and he said everything that had accumulated.


In this context, 'чаша' metaphorically refers to a component of scales, symbolizing decision-making or judgment factors.

Чаша весов склоняется в его пользу, и он, вероятно, выиграет.

The scales' bowl tilts in his favor, and he is likely to win.