были

Russian

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): [ˈbɨlʲɪ]

Etymology 1

Verb

бы́ли • (býli)

1. plural past indicative imperfective of быть (bytʹ)

Etymology 2

Noun

(deprecated template usage) бы́ли • (býli) f inan or f inan pl

1. genitive singular of быль (bylʹ)
2. dative singular of быль (bylʹ)
3. prepositional singular of быль (bylʹ)
4. nominative plural of быль (bylʹ)
5. accusative plural of быль (bylʹ)