No. 56 in Ukrainian
життя
"Життя" in English means "life."
In a sentence
Життя красиве і непередбачуване.
Life is beautiful and unpredictable.
In this sentence, the word 'життя' (life) is used in its general abstract sense, referring to human existence or the quality of being alive.
На пікніку ми відпочивали й насолоджувались життям.
We relaxed and enjoyed life at the picnic.
Here, 'життям' refers to life in a more subjective and experienced sense, reflecting enjoyment and specific moments.
Цей роман описує життя героїв у складний період.
This novel describes the lives of the characters during a difficult period.
In this case, 'життя' denotes the lived experiences or stories of specific individuals.
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