This is the 12663rd most frequent Russian word.
копытные
"Копытные" translates to "ungulates," meaning hoofed mammals.
The word 'копытные' is used as an adjective describing animals possessing hoofs, denoting a biological category.
Копытные животные играют важную роль в экосистемах.
Hoofed animals play an important role in ecosystems.
In this sentence, 'копытные' is used as a noun referring collectively to animals categorized under this biological group.
В зоопарке представлены копытные, такие как олени, антилопы и зебры.
The zoo exhibits hoofed animals, such as deer, antelopes, and zebras.
Here, 'копытных' is a noun used in the genitive plural case, emphasizing the physical traits of these animals.