No. 1,413 in Russian
героями
"Героями" means "heroes" (instrumental plural form).
In a sentence
Дети читали книги о великих героями истории.
The children read books about the great heroes of history.
The word 'героями' is used in an instrumental plural form, referring to plural heroes as associated instruments of the action.
Мы впечатлены подвигами наших соотечественников, ставших героями.
We are impressed by the deeds of our compatriots who became heroes.
Here 'героями' is the instrumental plural form, highlighting the state of becoming heroes.
Они вдохновлялись примерами, поставленными знаменитыми героями.
They were inspired by the examples set by famous heroes.
In this sentence, 'героями' functions as the instrumental plural form, referring to heroes as the agents providing inspiration.
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