This is the 641st most frequent Russian word.
мать
Mother.
In this sentence, the word 'мать' is used to denote a familial relationship, specifically the speaker's own mother.
Моя мать научила меня готовить борщ.
My mother taught me how to make borscht.
Here, 'мать' is used in a metaphorical sense, emphasizing nurturing qualities and responsibilities often associated with motherhood.
Она заботится о своих детях как настоящая мать.
She takes care of her children like a true mother.
In this sentence, 'мать' is employed in a symbolic way, personifying Earth as a mother figure to express the nurturing relationship humans have with the planet.