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No. 11,274 in Russian

деда

"Деда" means "grandfather" (informal or affectionate form) in English.

In a sentence

  • Книга принадлежит деда.

    The book belongs to grandpa.

    'Деда' is used here in the colloquial Genitive form for 'дед' (grandpa), indicating possession of the book.

  • Вчера я встретил деда на улице.

    Yesterday I met grandpa on the street.

    'Деда' is used here as the Accusative case of 'дед', showing the direct object of the action.

  • Это было сделано по совету деда.

    This was done on grandpa's advice.

    'Деда' is used here in the Genitive case to indicate the source of advice.

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