How to translate gender / genus in Russian?

The Russian word for "gender / genus" is род (rod).

What is the meaning of род?

род means "gender / genus" in English. It is a masculine noun in Russian.

What is the nominative of род?

The nominative singular of род is род. The nominative plural is роды.

What is the accusative of род?

The accusative singular of род is род. The accusative plural is роды.

What is the genitive of род?

The genitive singular of род is рода. The genitive plural is родов.

What is the dative of род?

The dative singular of род is роду. The dative plural is родам.

What is the instrumental of род?

The instrumental singular of род is родом. The instrumental plural is родами.

What is the prepositional of род?

The prepositional singular of род is роде. The prepositional plural is родах.

What is the locative of род?

The locative singular of род is роду. The locative plural is родах.

Is род masculine or feminine?

род is a masculine noun in Russian.

Russian Declension: род (gender / genus)

/rod/

masculinenoun

Full Declension Table of род

род 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	род	роды
Accusative Case direct object	род	роды
Genitive Case possession / absence	рода	родов
Dative Case to / for	роду	родам
Instrumental Case with / by means of	родом	родами
Prepositional Case location / topic	роде	родах
Locative Case specific location (в/на)	роду	родах

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Usage notes

The Russian word for gender / genus, род, 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.

FAQ about род Declension

How to translate gender / genus in Russian?: The Russian word for "gender / genus" is род (rod).
What is the meaning of род?: род means "gender / genus" in English. It is a masculine noun in Russian.
What is the nominative of род?: The nominative singular of род is род. The nominative plural is роды.
What is the accusative of род?: The accusative singular of род is род. The accusative plural is роды.
What is the genitive of род?: The genitive singular of род is рода. The genitive plural is родов.
What is the dative of род?: The dative singular of род is роду. The dative plural is родам.
What is the instrumental of род?: The instrumental singular of род is родом. The instrumental plural is родами.
What is the prepositional of род?: The prepositional singular of род is роде. The prepositional plural is родах.
What is the locative of род?: The locative singular of род is роду. The locative plural is родах.
Is род masculine or feminine?: род is a masculine noun in Russian.

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