Syncretism and whole-phrase analysis
Instrumental singular masculine/neuter adjectives equal dative plural adjectives; feminine forms overlap several other oblique cases.
- The governor and noun ending must be read together. This is a general feature of Russian paradigms, not an exception to memorise away.
| Phrase | Adjective form | Analysis |
|---|---|---|
| с но́вым студе́нтом | но́вым | instr. singular |
| к но́вым студе́нтам | но́вым | dative plural |
| с но́вой кни́гой | но́вой | instr. singular feminine |
| без но́вой кни́ги | но́вой | genitive singular feminine |
| о но́вой кни́ге | но́вой | prepositional singular feminine |
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3.11 · Syncretism and whole-phrase analysis · table 1
с но́вым студе́нтом · но́вым · instr. singularк но́вым студе́нтам · но́вым · dative pluralMini-check
Analyse: перед си́ним мо́рем. Analyse: по си́ним моря́м.
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