No. 17,061 in Russian
спортсмен
Athlete.
In a sentence
Он талантливый спортсмен.
He is a talented athlete.
The word 'спортсмен' is used nominatively to describe the subject of the sentence, highlighting the individual's talent in sports.
Вчера я встретил известного спортсмена на улице.
Yesterday, I met a famous athlete on the street.
The word 'спортсмена' is in the accusative case because it is the direct object of the verb 'встретил'.
Я восхищаюсь этим спортсменом за его упорство.
I admire this athlete for his perseverance.
In this sentence, the word 'спортсменом' is in the instrumental case, defining the means by which the admiration is expressed.
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