Russian Declension: шкаф (cupboard)

/shkaf/

masculinenoun

Full Declension Table of шкаф

шкаф 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

шкаф
шкафы
Accusative Case

direct object

шкаф
шкафы
Genitive Case

possession / absence

шкафа
шкафов
Dative Case

to / for

шкафу
шкафам
Instrumental Case

with / by means of

шкафом
шкафами
Prepositional Case

location / topic

шкафе
шкафах
Locative Case

specific location (в/на)

шкафу
шкафах

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Usage notes

The Russian word for cupboard, шкаф, 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 шкаф Declension

How to translate cupboard in Russian?
The Russian word for "cupboard" is шкаф (shkaf).
What is the meaning of шкаф?
шкаф means "cupboard" in English. It is a masculine noun in Russian.
What is the nominative of шкаф?
The nominative singular of шкаф is шкаф. The nominative plural is шкафы.
What is the accusative of шкаф?
The accusative singular of шкаф is шкаф. The accusative plural is шкафы.
What is the genitive of шкаф?
The genitive singular of шкаф is шкафа. The genitive plural is шкафов.
What is the dative of шкаф?
The dative singular of шкаф is шкафу. The dative plural is шкафам.
What is the instrumental of шкаф?
The instrumental singular of шкаф is шкафом. The instrumental plural is шкафами.
What is the prepositional of шкаф?
The prepositional singular of шкаф is шкафе. The prepositional plural is шкафах.
What is the locative of шкаф?
The locative singular of шкаф is шкафу. The locative plural is шкафах.
Is шкаф masculine or feminine?
шкаф is a masculine noun in Russian.

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Declension of шкаф (cupboard) in Russian - All 6 Cases Table