No. 16,681 in Russian
синим
The Russian word "синим" is the instrumental case of "синий," meaning "blue" (describing color).
In a sentence
Небо окрасилось синим цветом перед закатом.
The sky turned blue before sunset.
In this sentence, 'синим' is instrumental case used to describe the means or manner by which something occurs (the sky turned blue).
Он нарисовал море синим карандашом.
He drew the sea with a blue pencil.
Here, 'синим' is also instrumental case, describing the tool ('a blue pencil') used for drawing.
Его пальто было синим и хорошо сидело.
His coat was blue and fitted well.
In this example, 'синим' functions as a predicate adjective in instrumental case, matching the subject's state or description ('his coat was blue').
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