Russian Declension: судьба (fate)
/sudba/
Full Declension Table of судьба
судьба 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 | судьба | судьбы |
| Accusative Case direct object | судьбу | судьбы |
| Genitive Case possession / absence | судьбы | судеб |
| Dative Case to / for | судьбе | судьбам |
| Instrumental Case with / by means of | судьбой | судьбами |
| Prepositional Case location / topic | судьбе | судьбах |
| Locative Case specific location (в/на) | судьбе | судьбах |
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Usage notes
The Russian word for fate, судьба, 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 судьба Declension
- How to translate fate in Russian?
- The Russian word for "fate" is судьба (sudba).
- What is the meaning of судьба?
- судьба means "fate" in English. It is a feminine noun in Russian.
- What is the nominative of судьба?
- The nominative singular of судьба is судьба. The nominative plural is судьбы.
- What is the accusative of судьба?
- The accusative singular of судьба is судьбу. The accusative plural is судьбы.
- What is the genitive of судьба?
- The genitive singular of судьба is судьбы. The genitive plural is судеб.
- What is the dative of судьба?
- The dative singular of судьба is судьбе. The dative plural is судьбам.
- What is the instrumental of судьба?
- The instrumental singular of судьба is судьбой. The instrumental plural is судьбами.
- What is the prepositional of судьба?
- The prepositional singular of судьба is судьбе. The prepositional plural is судьбах.
- What is the locative of судьба?
- The locative singular of судьба is судьбе. The locative plural is судьбах.
- Is судьба masculine or feminine?
- судьба is a feminine noun in Russian.