No. 1,055 in Russian
округе
"Округе" is the prepositional case of "округ," meaning "district" or "region" in English.
In a sentence
В нашем округе построили новый парк.
In our district, a new park was built.
In this sentence, 'округе' refers to an administrative district or neighborhood where the action is taking place.
Река протекает через несколько округов страны.
The river flows through several regions of the country.
Here, 'округов' (plural form) denotes larger administrative or geographical areas.
Граница между округами проходит по этой улице.
The border between districts runs along this street.
In this sentence, 'округами' (instrumental plural) again signifies administrative divisions whose borders are described.
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