This is the 1671st most frequent Russian word.
санкт
"Санкт" translates to "Saint" in English.
The word 'санкт' is part of a compound proper noun and is used as a title prefix for cities, specifically originating from a Latin-derived stylistic choice to mean 'saint'.
Санкт-Петербург — это культурная столица России.
Saint Petersburg is the cultural capital of Russia.
Here, 'санкт' is again used as part of the name of the city, showcasing its use in historical or administrative contexts.
Название города Санкт-Петербург менялось несколько раз в истории.
The name of the city Saint Petersburg changed several times in history.
In this sentence, 'санкт' identifies the origin of exhibits, indicating the use of the term in descriptions of provenance or cultural association.