This is the 1465th most frequent Russian word.
кораблей
The word "кораблей" is the genitive plural form of "корабль," meaning "of ships" or "of vessels" in English.
'Кораблей' is used as the genitive plural form of 'корабль' to indicate possession or relation to a quantity.
Большое количество кораблей пришвартовались в порту.
A large number of ships have docked in the port.
'Кораблей' is used in the genitive plural to describe possession or relation (the fate of the ships).
Моряки узнали о судьбе кораблей только через недели.
The sailors learned about the fate of the ships only weeks later.
'Кораблей' is used as the genitive plural form to describe parts or fragments belonging to or originating from the ships.