стража

guard, watch

s t r a ʐ ə

страж guard, watchman + а feminine singular nominative / masculine singular accusative or genitive

noun · feminine singular · nominative Rare #35,763

guard, watch Often refers to guards as a group (e.g., palace/city guard) or the act of keeping watch in an official way.

RU: У ворот стояла стража.

EN: A guard stood at the gate.

The Guard.

— Злая: Сказка о ведьме Запада (2024)

The guards didn't see me.

Guards, seize him!

— Мулен Руж (2001)

The guards didn't see Tom.

Guards!

— Злая: Сказка о ведьме Запада (2024)

Where are the guards?

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