No. 164 in Ukrainian
київ
Kyiv: The capital city of Ukraine.
In a sentence
Київ є столицею України.
Kyiv is the capital of Ukraine.
Here, 'Київ' is a proper noun referring to the geographical entity, the capital city of Ukraine.
Ми плануємо подорож до Києва наступного літа.
We are planning a trip to Kyiv next summer.
In this sentence, 'Києва' is the genitive case of 'Київ', used in the context of travel or directionality (to Kyiv).
Київ відомий своєю історією та архітектурою.
Kyiv is famous for its history and architecture.
Here, 'Київ' again functions as a proper noun, emphasizing the city's reputation and cultural significance.
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