No. 849 in Russian
ученые
"Scientists."
In a sentence
Учёные сделали важное открытие.
The scientists made an important discovery.
Here, "учёные" is used as a noun in its plural form, meaning 'scientists', to refer to individuals engaged in scientific research.
Мы должны уважать работу учёных.
We must respect the work of scientists.
In this sentence, "учёных" is the genitive plural form of "учёный", indicating possession or relationship, referring to 'scientists'.
Учёная занимается изучением экосистем.
The female scientist studies ecosystems.
This sentence uses "учёная" in its singular feminine form, meaning 'female scientist', to specify a woman performing scientific work.
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