смерть

This is the 1958th most frequent Russian word.

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смерть

Death.


In this sentence, the word 'смерть' is used as a noun to represent the concept of death in a general sense, showcasing its abstract and philosophical context.

Смерть — это естественная часть жизни.

Death is a natural part of life.


Here, 'смертью' is the instrumental case form of 'смерть', indicating a specific instance of death, related to a particular person, demonstrating its variability in expressing specific emotional states.

Я не могу смириться с её смертью.

I cannot come to terms with her death.


In this example, 'смерти' is in the genitive case, reflecting possession or measure related to the event of death, adding nuance to its usage in describing consequential events

После смерти героя страна объединилась.

After the hero's death, the country united.