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No. 12,340 in Russian

каком

"Каким" means "which" or "what kind" in English (instrumental case of "какой").

In a sentence

  • В каком городе вы живёте?

    In which city do you live?

    The word "каком" is used here to ask about the particular city someone resides in, serving as a question word indicating a selection or specific type.

  • Я думал о том, в каком она здании работает.

    I was thinking about which building she works in.

    In this sentence, "каком" is utilized to inquire indirectly about the specific building of interest, reflecting curiosity or consideration.

  • Мы обсуждали, на каком транспорте лучше добираться.

    We were discussing which transportation is better to use.

    Here, "каком" functions as part of a discussion regarding the advantages of different kinds of transportation options, highlighting distinctions or preferences.

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