This is the 1108th most frequent Russian word.
ставки
"Stakes," "bets," or "rates," depending on context.
Here, 'ставка' refers to a 'stake' or 'bet' placed in gambling or a prediction.
Я сделал ставку на победу этой команды.
I placed a bet on this team's victory.
Here, 'ставка' indicates 'interest rates' in a financial context.
В этом банке процентные ставки по кредитам немного выше.
In this bank, the interest rates on loans are slightly higher.
Here, 'ставка' means 'headquarter' or strategic command center in a military context.