Russian Declension: скука (boredom)
/skuka/
Full Declension Table of скука
скука 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 | скука | скуки |
| Accusative Case direct object | скуку | скуки |
| Genitive Case possession / absence | скуки | скук |
| Dative Case to / for | скуке | скукам |
| Instrumental Case with / by means of | скукой | скуками |
| Prepositional Case location / topic | скуке | скуках |
| Locative Case specific location (в/на) | скуке | скуках |
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Usage notes
The Russian word for boredom, скука, 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.
FAQ about скука Declension
- How to translate boredom in Russian?
- The Russian word for "boredom" is скука (skuka).
- What is the meaning of скука?
- скука means "boredom" in English. It is a feminine noun in Russian.
- What is the nominative of скука?
- The nominative singular of скука is скука. The nominative plural is скуки.
- What is the accusative of скука?
- The accusative singular of скука is скуку. The accusative plural is скуки.
- What is the genitive of скука?
- The genitive singular of скука is скуки. The genitive plural is скук.
- What is the dative of скука?
- The dative singular of скука is скуке. The dative plural is скукам.
- What is the instrumental of скука?
- The instrumental singular of скука is скукой. The instrumental plural is скуками.
- What is the prepositional of скука?
- The prepositional singular of скука is скуке. The prepositional plural is скуках.
- What is the locative of скука?
- The locative singular of скука is скуке. The locative plural is скуках.
- Is скука masculine or feminine?
- скука is a feminine noun in Russian.