No. 106 in Russian
вас
The Russian word "вас" means "you" (formal or plural form, in accusative or genitive case).
In a sentence
Как вас зовут?
What is your name?
Here, 'вас' is used as the direct object of the verb 'зовут' (called), as a formal or plural 'you'.
Я вижу вас.
I see you.
In this sentence, 'вас' functions as the direct object of the verb 'вижу' (see), targeting a person in a polite or formal manner.
У вас есть книга.
You have a book.
Here, 'вас' is used as part of the genitive construction 'у вас', indicating possession.
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