This is the 1232nd most frequent Russian word.
наказание
Punishment.
The word 'наказание' is used in the sense of a penalty or consequence for actions.
Наказание за этот проступок было слишком суровым.
The punishment for this offense was too harsh.
Here, 'наказание' refers to a disciplinary measure in the context of moral or educational teaching.
Он считал, что наказание служит важной части воспитания.
He thought that punishment serves an important part of education.
In this case, 'наказание' is applied metaphorically, symbolizing a perceived consequence imposed by fate or natural circumstances.