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The dative case for plural nouns is formed as follows: Starting with nominative singular: • Ends with a consonant ⇒ add «-ам» • Ends with «-й», «-ь» ⇒ replace with «-ям» • Ends with «-а», «-о» ⇒ replace with «-ам» • Ends with «-е» ⇒ replace with «-ям, but… • If ends with «-же», «-че», «-ше», «-ще» ⇒ replace the «-е» with «-ам» |
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Он едет к домам.
He is driving towards the houses.
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Мы дали морковку зайцам.
We gave carrots to the hares.
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Не рисуйте по краям бумаги.
Don't draw on the edges of the paper.
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Не мешайте коням.
Don't bother the horses.
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Не подходите к окнам.
Don't come close to the windows.
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Он едет к зданиям.
He drives to the buildings.
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Студентам грустно.
Students are sad.
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Мы гуляли по полям
We strolled over the fields.
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Эй, дети, покажите свои картины отцам.
Hey kids, show your paintings to your fathers.
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Мы едем к друзьям
We are going to our friends.
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Все побежали к дверям.
They all ran for the doors.
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Людям было холодно.
It was cold for the people.
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Зрителям было смешно.
It was funny for the audience.
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