Grammar

In the Russian language, particles play a special role in adding different meanings to sentences and forming word forms. Being a functional element rather than an independent part of speech, particles are not considered full-fledged constituents of a sentence. However, they can be incorporated into other sentence elements. There are three types of particles based…

The words “зачем” and “почему” are often translated from Russian as “why,” but they are not interchangeable. It’s important to distinguish between them for clear communication. Почему [pacheemoo] is used to ask about the cause or reason behind an event or situation. It is used when you want to know why something happened certain state…

In the Russian language, there are certain words that never change their form, regardless of whether they are singular or plural. These words are borrowed from other languages and are known as invariant nouns. They are unique in that they do not have different forms for different grammatical cases. That’s why they are also called…

The present tense in Russian is the easiest tense. Yes, you have to remember the conjugation forms, but the usage is very basic. No perfective forms are used. Unlike English, Russian does not have a direct equivalent of continuous forms using verb forms like “-ing.” Instead, it relies on context and specific time adverbs to…

In language, word order plays a crucial role in conveying meaning and structuring sentences. The study of Russian word order provides valuable insights into the unique characteristics of the language. This article explores the patterns and rules governing Russian word order, shedding light on its nuances and providing examples to enhance understanding. Basic Word Order…

The dative case (дательный падеж) is one of the six grammatical cases in the Russian language. It plays a crucial role in expressing relationships and indirect actions in the Russian language. It answers the question “to whom?” or “for whom?” in relation to the action of the verb. In this article, we will explore the…

The preposition “о” in Russian conveys the idea of being “about” something. It is used with the prepositional case. Examples of how we use ‘о’ To understand how the preposition is used in Russian, let’s look at some examples of word combinations and sentences. О ком? – About whom? о нём – about him о…

Plural forms of nouns in Russian can be a bit confusing, but there are some general rules that can help you form them correctly. In general, to make a noun plural, you need to change its ending based on its gender and the ending of the singular form. However, there are some exceptions and irregular…

Relative pronouns (adverbs) look and sound like interrogative pronouns (adverbs). The difference is that relative pronouns are used to connect clauses or phrases together and refer back to a noun or pronoun in the previous clause. They are often translated to English as “who,” “whom,” “whose,” “which,” or “that.” Let’s take a look at the…

We use dates everywhere. Writing dates is a basic thing and you have to make sure you’re doing it the right way . Before you start learning how to write and say dates, make sure you are already familiar with cardinal and ordinal numbers in Russian. But let’s start with writing. How to Write Dates…