No. 1,154 in Russian
аварии
"Accidents" or "breakdowns."
In a sentence
На дороге произошла серьёзная авария.
A serious accident occurred on the road.
This usage of 'авария' refers to a traffic accident specifically.
После аварии на электростанции подача света была восстановлена через несколько часов.
After the accident at the power plant, the electricity supply was restored within a few hours.
Here, 'авария' is used to denote an operational failure or incident at a facility.
Мы должны быть готовы к авариям, чтобы минимизировать их последствия.
We must be prepared for accidents to minimize their consequences.
In this context, 'авария' refers to potential accidents in general, implying preparedness.
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