No. 1,401 in Russian
военными
"Военными" means "military" or "by the military" in English, depending on context.
In a sentence
Мы встретили группу людей, работающих военными.
We met a group of people working as military personnel.
Here, 'военными' is an Instrumental plural adjective meaning 'as military', used to denote a profession.
Дороги, построенные военными, были эффективны и удобны.
The roads built by the military were efficient and convenient.
In this sentence, 'военными' is an Instrumental plural noun referring to 'by the military persons', indicating the agents behind the action.
Обучение военными традициями укрепляет дух команды.
Training in military traditions strengthens team spirit.
Here, 'военными' is an Instrumental plural noun, used as an indirect reference to 'military'. It refers to traditions or associated aspects.
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