Russian Declension: ключ (key)

/klyuch/

masculinenoun

Full Declension Table of ключ

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

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

CaseSingularPlural
Nominative Case

subject

ключ
ключи
Accusative Case

direct object

ключ
ключи
Genitive Case

possession / absence

ключа
ключей
Dative Case

to / for

ключу
ключам
Instrumental Case

with / by means of

ключом
ключами
Prepositional Case

location / topic

ключе
ключах
Locative Case

specific location (в/на)

ключе
ключах

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Usage notes

The Russian word for key, ключ, 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 "ключ" in Russian (Examples)

Nominative

У нас есть ключ

We have a key.

Genitive

У неё нет ключа

She doesn't have a key.

Dative

Мужчина подходит к ключу.

The man approaches the key.

FAQ about ключ Declension

How to translate key in Russian?
The Russian word for "key" is ключ (klyuch).
What is the meaning of ключ?
ключ means "key" in English. It is a masculine noun in Russian.
What is the nominative of ключ?
The nominative singular of ключ is ключ. The nominative plural is ключи.
What is the accusative of ключ?
The accusative singular of ключ is ключ. The accusative plural is ключи.
What is the genitive of ключ?
The genitive singular of ключ is ключа. The genitive plural is ключей.
What is the dative of ключ?
The dative singular of ключ is ключу. The dative plural is ключам.
What is the instrumental of ключ?
The instrumental singular of ключ is ключом. The instrumental plural is ключами.
What is the prepositional of ключ?
The prepositional singular of ключ is ключе. The prepositional plural is ключах.
What is the locative of ключ?
The locative singular of ключ is ключе. The locative plural is ключах.
Is ключ masculine or feminine?
ключ is a masculine noun in Russian.

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Declension of ключ (key) in Russian - All 6 Cases Table