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адриан
"Адриан" is a Russian male given name, equivalent to "Adrian" in English.
In a sentence
Адриан играет на гитаре каждое утро.
Adrian plays the guitar every morning.
Here, 'Адриан' is used as a proper noun referring to a person's name, indicating the subject performing the action.
Книга Адриана лежит на столе.
Adrian's book is lying on the table.
In this sentence, 'Адриана' is used in the genitive case to show possession, indicating that the book belongs to Adrian.
Мы посоветовались с Адрианом по поводу проекта.
We consulted Adrian regarding the project.
This usage of 'Адрианом' is in the instrumental case, showing the person with whom the consultation occurred.
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