No. 1,818 in Russian
мужчиной
The word "мужчиной" is the instrumental case of "мужчина," meaning "man" or "a man" in English.
In a sentence
Он стал настоящим мужчиной.
He has become a true man.
The word 'мужчиной' is used in the instrumental case to indicate the state or role someone has assumed.
Она гордится своим мужчиной.
She is proud of her man.
In this context, 'мужчиной' is also in the instrumental case, describing the person in relation to whom pride is expressed.
Мальчик играет роль мужчиной в этой игре.
The boy plays the role of a man in this game.
Here, 'мужчиной' is used in the instrumental case to identify the role portrayed by the subject.
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