Practice Russian Instrumental Case
The instrumental case (творительный падеж) describes the means or instrument used to perform an action, as well as professions and companionship. You'll use it in phrases like "I write with a pen" (Я пишу ручкой) and "She works as a teacher" (Она работает учительницей).
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Instrumental Case Endings (творительный падеж)
| Gender | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| masculine | -ом/-ем/-ём | -ами/-ями |
| feminine | -ой/-ей/-ёй | -ами/-ями |
| neuter | -ом/-ем/-ём | -ами/-ями |
Examples
ручка→ручкой
Я пишу ручкой (I write with a pen)
нож→ножом
Режу ножом (I cut with a knife)
друг→другом
Я иду с другом (I go with a friend)
Want to explore complete declension tables? Browse all 400+ Russian words or read our grammar lessons for in-depth explanations of the instrumental case and others.
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