No. 253 in Ukrainian
міністра
The Ukrainian word "міністра" means "minister" (a government official).
In a sentence
Міністра призначили на нову посаду.
The minister has been appointed to a new position.
Here, 'міністра' is in the accusative case, as it is the direct object of the verb 'призначили' (appointed).
Заява міністра була дуже важливою.
The minister's statement was very important.
Here, 'міністра' is in the genitive case, indicating possession; it nuances the statement as belonging to the minister.
Я зустрів міністра під час офіційного заходу.
I met the minister during an official event.
Here, 'міністра' is in the accusative case, functioning as the direct object of the verb 'зустрів' (met).
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