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The differences between "как", "в качестве" & "будучи"...what are they exactly?
Hey guys.
I would have written this in Russian, but I'm going after the finer points of the language, so I need to be certain I'm expressing myself accurately.
Are the differences between "как", "в качестве" and "будучи", when used to mean "as", simply a matter of formality? Or do they run deeper than that?
I have a feeling "будучи" is only used for animate nouns, but the other two remain unclear.
Как скромный мужчина -- As a modest man
В качестве скромного мужчины -- As a modest man
Будучи скромным мужчиной -- As a (being a) modest man
I've noticed that these words overlap significantly in what they communicate in certain contexts, but I may be wrong, and that's why I'd greatly appreciate your input.
Тем не менее, если Вам удобнее вместо объяснить на русском, то пожалуйста сделайте так.
Спасибо!
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Using short-form adjectives vs. adjectives in the instrumental case after быть / стать
Hey guys, I have a few questions about something that's been bothering me for awhile.
For describing things with быть / стать (and становиться), I know that, generally, they take nouns and adjectives in the instrumental case. However, almost equally common is the use of the short-form adjective:
Это будет полезным - This will be helpful/useful
Это будет полезно - This will be helpful/useful
Она была счастливой - She was happy
Она была счастлива - She was happy
Он стал ленивым - He got lazy
Он стал ленив - He got lazy
At the moment, I see both forms as describing the same thing. Are these two forms interchangeable? Always? In some instances? Does it have to do with a specific state vs. a more general, permanent feature of something or someone?
Thank you very much!
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