This is the 979th most frequent Russian word.
этапа
The Russian word "этапа" means "stage" or "phase."
In this sentence, 'этапа' is used to indicate a specific phase or period within a sequence of events in someone's life.
Это был важный этапа в его жизни.
This was an important stage in his life.
Here, 'этапа' refers to a step or phase within a structured sequence of events in a competition.
На следующем этапа соревнований будут участвовать лучшие команды.
In the next stage of the competition, the best teams will participate.
'этапа' in this case pertains to a current or ongoing phase within a project timeline or plan.