How to translate pencil in Russian?

The Russian word for "pencil" is карандаш (karandash).

What is the meaning of карандаш?

карандаш means "pencil" in English. It is a masculine noun in Russian.

What is the nominative of карандаш?

The nominative singular of карандаш is карандаш. The nominative plural is карандаши.

What is the accusative of карандаш?

The accusative singular of карандаш is карандаш. The accusative plural is карандаши.

What is the genitive of карандаш?

The genitive singular of карандаш is карандаша. The genitive plural is карандашей.

What is the dative of карандаш?

The dative singular of карандаш is карандашу. The dative plural is карандашам.

What is the instrumental of карандаш?

The instrumental singular of карандаш is карандашом. The instrumental plural is карандашами.

What is the prepositional of карандаш?

The prepositional singular of карандаш is карандаше. The prepositional plural is карандашах.

What is the locative of карандаш?

The locative singular of карандаш is карандаше. The locative plural is карандашах.

Is карандаш masculine or feminine?

карандаш is a masculine noun in Russian.

Russian Declension: карандаш (pencil)

/karandash/

masculinenoun

Full Declension Table of карандаш

карандаш is a masculine noun belonging to the 2nd declension.

It is one of the most common words in Russian, essential for Advanced learners.

Case	Singular	Plural
Nominative Case subject	карандаш	карандаши
Accusative Case direct object	карандаш	карандаши
Genitive Case possession / absence	карандаша	карандашей
Dative Case to / for	карандашу	карандашам
Instrumental Case with / by means of	карандашом	карандашами
Prepositional Case location / topic	карандаше	карандашах
Locative Case specific location (в/на)	карандаше	карандашах

Learn more about each case: Accusative, Genitive, Dative, Instrumental, Prepositional. Russian case endings cheatsheet.

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Usage notes

The Russian word for pencil, карандаш, follows the standard declension pattern for masculine nouns. Use the nominative for the subject, accusative for the direct object, genitive for possession or absence, dative for indirect objects (to/for), instrumental with/by, and prepositional after в, на, о. See our guides on Russian case endings and Russian grammar for more.

How to use "карандаш" in Russian (Examples)

Accusative

Катя меняет ручку на карандаш.

Katya is exchanging a pen for a pencil.

Instrumental

Я пишу текст карандашом.

I am writing the text with a pencil.

FAQ about карандаш Declension

How to translate pencil in Russian?: The Russian word for "pencil" is карандаш (karandash).
What is the meaning of карандаш?: карандаш means "pencil" in English. It is a masculine noun in Russian.
What is the nominative of карандаш?: The nominative singular of карандаш is карандаш. The nominative plural is карандаши.
What is the accusative of карандаш?: The accusative singular of карандаш is карандаш. The accusative plural is карандаши.
What is the genitive of карандаш?: The genitive singular of карандаш is карандаша. The genitive plural is карандашей.
What is the dative of карандаш?: The dative singular of карандаш is карандашу. The dative plural is карандашам.
What is the instrumental of карандаш?: The instrumental singular of карандаш is карандашом. The instrumental plural is карандашами.
What is the prepositional of карандаш?: The prepositional singular of карандаш is карандаше. The prepositional plural is карандашах.
What is the locative of карандаш?: The locative singular of карандаш is карандаше. The locative plural is карандашах.
Is карандаш masculine or feminine?: карандаш is a masculine noun in Russian.

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