No. 270 in Russian
местных
"Местных" means "local" or "of the locals" (genitive or plural form).
In a sentence
Мы консультировались с местных архитекторами перед началом проекта.
We consulted local architects before starting the project.
Here, "местных" is in the genitive plural form and describes "архитекторами" (architects), indicating their local origin or characteristic.
Туристы обычно спрашивают дорогу у местных.
Tourists usually ask locals for directions.
In this case, "местных" is used as a noun, shortened from the adjective "местные [люди]" (local people), and functions as the direct object of the verb "спрашивают" (ask).
Качество местных продуктов в этом регионе высокое.
The quality of local products in this region is high.
Here, "местных" functions as an adjective in the plural genitive form, modifying "продуктов" (products), indicating that the products originate from the locality.
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