No. 699 in Russian
годам
The Russian word "годам" is the dative plural form of "год" (year), meaning "to the years" or "for the years" in English.
In a sentence
Он шел своим годам, придерживаясь здорового образа жизни.
He was aging gracefully, maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
In this sentence, "годам" is used in the Dative case to denote "one's years" while referring to age or the process of aging.
Эти деревья особенно красивы к осенним годам.
These trees are especially beautiful in the autumn years.
Here, "годам" is used in the Dative case to imply the time of the year, specifically indicating 'autumn years' metaphorically.
Она привыкла к суровым годам своей молодости.
She got accustomed to the harsh years of her youth.
In this context, "годам" in the Dative case relates to specific years, signifying a timeframe during her youth.
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