Russian Declension: проблема (problem)
/problema/
Full Declension Table of проблема
проблема is a feminine noun belonging to the 1st declension.
It is one of the most common words in Russian, essential for Advanced learners.
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative Case subject | проблема | проблемы |
| Accusative Case direct object | проблему | проблемы |
| Genitive Case possession / absence | проблемы | проблем |
| Dative Case to / for | проблеме | проблемам |
| Instrumental Case with / by means of | проблемой | проблемами |
| Prepositional Case location / topic | проблеме | проблемах |
| Locative Case specific location (в/на) | проблеме | проблемах |
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Usage notes
The Russian word for problem, проблема, follows the standard declension pattern for feminine 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 "проблема" in Russian (Examples)
У проблемы есть решение
The problem has a solution.
Он рассказывает о проблеме.
He is telling about the problem.
FAQ about проблема Declension
- How to translate problem in Russian?
- The Russian word for "problem" is проблема (problema).
- What is the meaning of проблема?
- проблема means "problem" in English. It is a feminine noun in Russian.
- What is the nominative of проблема?
- The nominative singular of проблема is проблема. The nominative plural is проблемы.
- What is the accusative of проблема?
- The accusative singular of проблема is проблему. The accusative plural is проблемы.
- What is the genitive of проблема?
- The genitive singular of проблема is проблемы. The genitive plural is проблем.
- What is the dative of проблема?
- The dative singular of проблема is проблеме. The dative plural is проблемам.
- What is the instrumental of проблема?
- The instrumental singular of проблема is проблемой. The instrumental plural is проблемами.
- What is the prepositional of проблема?
- The prepositional singular of проблема is проблеме. The prepositional plural is проблемах.
- What is the locative of проблема?
- The locative singular of проблема is проблеме. The locative plural is проблемах.
- Is проблема masculine or feminine?
- проблема is a feminine noun in Russian.