No. 596 in Ukrainian
газу
"Газу" in English means "gas" or "accelerator" depending on context.
In a sentence
На цій вулиці немає підключеного газу.
There is no gas connected on this street.
Here, 'газу' refers to the fuel gas used for heating or cooking.
Він дав газу і швидко поїхав.
He stepped on the gas and quickly drove away.
In this instance, 'газу' refers to the accelerator in a vehicle, metaphorically indicating speeding up.
Запах газу був відчутний у всій будівлі.
The smell of gas was noticeable throughout the building.
In this sentence, 'газу' again indicates the substance of gas, specifically referencing its odor, implying a potential leak or presence.
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