No. 612 in Ukrainian
оточення
"Otochénnya" (оточення) in English means "environment" or "surroundings."
In a sentence
Оточення справді впливає на нашу поведінку.
The environment truly influences our behavior.
Here 'оточення' is used to denote the surrounding environment or conditions.
Він швидко адаптувався до нового оточення на роботі.
He quickly adapted to the new work environment.
In this sentence, 'оточення' refers to the professional circle or setting.
Я ціную дружнє оточення моїх колег.
I value the friendly company of my colleagues.
Here, 'оточення' indicates the group of people one is surrounded by in a specific context.
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