президента

президента

The word "президента" means "of the president" in English.

Here, 'президента' is the accusative case of 'президент', used as the direct object of the verb 'видел', showing the role of the president in the context of the action of seeing.

Я видел президента на телевидении.

I saw the president on television.

In this example, 'президента' appears in the genitive case, indicating possession; specifically, the words that belong to the president.

Мы обсуждали слова президента на встрече.

We discussed the words of the president at the meeting.

Here, 'президента' is in the genitive case after the preposition 'для', which is used to indicate the intended recipient of an action or preparation.

Для президента приготовили специальное место.

A special seat was prepared for the president.