Russian Declension: сумka (bag)
/sumka/
Full Declension Table of сумka
сумka 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 | сумка | сумки |
| Accusative Case direct object | сумку | сумки |
| Genitive Case possession / absence | сумки | сумок |
| Dative Case to / for | сумке | сумкам |
| Instrumental Case with / by means of | сумкой | сумками |
| Prepositional Case location / topic | сумке | сумках |
| Locative Case specific location (в/на) | сумке | сумках |
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Usage notes
The Russian word for bag, сумka, 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.
How to use "сумka" in Russian (Examples)
У неё есть сумка
She has a bag.
Елена покупает сумку.
Elena is buying a bag.
У сумки есть ручка
The bag has a handle.
Этот ключ подходит к сумке.
This key fits the bag.
FAQ about сумka Declension
- How to translate bag in Russian?
- The Russian word for "bag" is сумka (sumka).
- What is the meaning of сумka?
- сумka means "bag" in English. It is a feminine noun in Russian.
- What is the nominative of сумka?
- The nominative singular of сумka is сумка. The nominative plural is сумки.
- What is the accusative of сумka?
- The accusative singular of сумka is сумку. The accusative plural is сумки.
- What is the genitive of сумka?
- The genitive singular of сумka is сумки. The genitive plural is сумок.
- What is the dative of сумka?
- The dative singular of сумka is сумке. The dative plural is сумкам.
- What is the instrumental of сумka?
- The instrumental singular of сумka is сумкой. The instrumental plural is сумками.
- What is the prepositional of сумka?
- The prepositional singular of сумka is сумке. The prepositional plural is сумках.
- What is the locative of сумka?
- The locative singular of сумka is сумке. The locative plural is сумках.
- Is сумka masculine or feminine?
- сумka is a feminine noun in Russian.