Russian Declension: слово (word)
/slovo/
Full Declension Table of слово
слово is a neuter 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 | слово | слова |
| Accusative Case direct object | слово | слова |
| Genitive Case possession / absence | слова | слов |
| Dative Case to / for | слову | словам |
| Instrumental Case with / by means of | словом | словами |
| Prepositional Case location / topic | слове | словах |
| Locative Case specific location (в/на) | слове | словах |
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Usage notes
The Russian word for word, слово, follows the standard declension pattern for neuter 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 "слово" in Russian (Examples)
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FAQ about слово Declension
- How to translate word in Russian?
- The Russian word for "word" is слово (slovo).
- What is the meaning of слово?
- слово means "word" in English. It is a neuter noun in Russian.
- What is the nominative of слово?
- The nominative singular of слово is слово. The nominative plural is слова.
- What is the accusative of слово?
- The accusative singular of слово is слово. The accusative plural is слова.
- What is the genitive of слово?
- The genitive singular of слово is слова. The genitive plural is слов.
- What is the dative of слово?
- The dative singular of слово is слову. The dative plural is словам.
- What is the instrumental of слово?
- The instrumental singular of слово is словом. The instrumental plural is словами.
- What is the prepositional of слово?
- The prepositional singular of слово is слове. The prepositional plural is словах.
- What is the locative of слово?
- The locative singular of слово is слове. The locative plural is словах.
- Is слово masculine or feminine?
- слово is a neuter noun in Russian.