Odchodami

Odchodami is a grammatical form found in several Slavic languages, most often described in relation to the noun odchod, which means departure. The word odchodami represents the instrumental plural form, used to indicate departures collectively or to express the means or manner associated with departures in linguistic analysis. In practice, it is primarily encountered in grammar descriptions, lexicographic notes, or linguistic discussions rather than as a freestanding term in everyday speech.

Etymology and morphology stem from the root odchod (departure) combined with a standard instrumental plural ending that appears in Slavic language families to mark the instrumental case and plural number. The exact ending and its realization can vary between languages such as Czech, Slovak, and Polish, reflecting differences in how these languages form instrumental plurals for masculine, feminine, and neuter nouns. As a result, odchodami is most recognizable to readers familiar with Slavic orthography and grammar conventions.

Usage and context: odchodami is typically used in linguistic, philological, or descriptive contexts to illustrate how the instrumental plural is constructed and applied to a concrete noun meaning departure. It is not commonly used as a substantive in everyday communication, but it serves as a concrete example for understanding case endings and plural formation in Slavic languages. For related terms, see odchod (departure) and other plural and case forms within the same language family.

See also: odchod, odchodami as a grammatical form, odcházet/odcházet (to leave) in Slavic languages.