No. 810 in Ukrainian
зіткнень
"Зіткнень" translates to "collisions" or "clashes" in English.
In a sentence
Під час зіткнень двох автомобілів ніхто не постраждав.
During the collisions of two cars, no one was injured.
Here, 'зіткнень' is used to refer to physical impacts or collisions between vehicles, highlighting an event involving interaction.
Науковці вивчають зіткнення нових мовних гіпотез і традиційних підходів.
Scientists study the collisions of new linguistic hypotheses and traditional approaches.
In this case, 'зіткнень' represents conceptual or theoretical clashes or conflicts, denoting confrontation in ideas or theories.
Ми уникли зіткнень завдяки обережності та розумінню.
We avoided collisions thanks to caution and understanding.
Here, 'зіткнень' is used metaphorically to speak of potential disagreements or disputes, emphasizing prevention in interpersonal or situational contexts.
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