No. 366 in Ukrainian
речник
Spokesperson.
In a sentence
Речник компанії дав інтерв’ю телебаченню.
The company's spokesperson gave an interview to the television.
The word 'речник' is used in the sense of a representative, typically spokesperson, representing an organization and addressing the media or public.
На заняттях ми вивчили нові терміни, серед яких був і 'речник'.
During the lesson, we learned new terms, including 'referee'.
In this context, 'речник' refers to an official or arbitrator in charge of enforcement in a formal setting, like a referee in sports.
У поезії кожен речник має своє захопливе забарвлення.
In poetry, each statement has its own fascinating tone.
Here, 'речник' metaphorically refers to a 'statement' or 'verse', emphasizing the communicative aspect of individual lines or phrases in literature.
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