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Introduction[edit | edit source]

Welcome to the lesson on the Nominative case in Russian! In this lesson, you will learn the basics of the Nominative case and how to use it correctly with Russian nouns. The Nominative case is the default case for nouns in Russian, and it is used to indicate the subject of a sentence. Understanding and using the Nominative case correctly is essential for building a strong foundation in the Russian language. So let's dive in and explore the world of Russian nouns in the Nominative case!

Overview of Russian Nouns[edit | edit source]

Before we dive into the Nominative case, let's briefly review some key information about Russian nouns.

In Russian, nouns have three grammatical categories: gender, number, and case. Each noun is assigned a gender (masculine, feminine, or neuter), which affects the forms of adjectives and verbs that modify the noun. Nouns can also be singular or plural, indicating whether there is one or more than one of the noun. Finally, nouns have different forms, or cases, which indicate their grammatical role in a sentence.

Gender Recognition[edit | edit source]

In Russian, nouns are classified into three genders: masculine, feminine, and neuter. Recognizing the gender of a noun is crucial because it determines the declension pattern that the noun follows in different cases.

To determine the gender of a noun, you can look at several clues. Firstly, the ending of the noun can give you a hint about its gender. For example, most nouns ending in "-а" or "-я" are feminine, while nouns ending in "-о" or "-е" are usually neuter. Secondly, you can also rely on the meaning of the noun. Many nouns referring to males are masculine, while nouns referring to females are feminine. However, there are exceptions, so it's important to learn the gender of each noun individually.

Let's take a look at some examples:

Russian	Pronunciation	English
ма́ма	má-ma	mother
па́па	pá-pa	father
сестра́	ses-trá	sister
брат	brat	brother
окно́	ok-nó	window
де́ло	dyé-la	thing

As you can see from the examples above, the gender of a noun can vary, and it's important to memorize the gender of each noun along with its meaning.

Noun Cases Overview[edit | edit source]

In Russian, nouns have six different cases, each indicating a different grammatical role in a sentence. The six cases are: Nominative, Accusative, Genitive, Dative, Instrumental, and Prepositional. In this lesson, we will focus on the Nominative case.

The Nominative case is the default case for Russian nouns. It is used to indicate the subject of a sentence, the noun that performs the action of the verb. Nouns in the Nominative case are typically found at the beginning of a sentence or clause.

Let's see some examples of nouns in the Nominative case:

Russian	Pronunciation	English
кот	kot	cat
дом	dom	house
я́блоко	yá-blá-ka	apple
у́читель	ú-chi-tyel'	teacher
кни́га	kneé-ga	book

In the examples above, the nouns are in the Nominative case because they are the subjects of the sentences.

Nominative Case Endings[edit | edit source]

To form the Nominative case, nouns undergo changes in their endings depending on their gender and declension pattern. Let's take a closer look at the endings for each gender:

Masculine Nouns[edit | edit source]

Most masculine nouns have the following endings in the Nominative case:

If the noun ends in a consonant, the ending is "-ø" or "-и" (after soft consonants).
If the noun ends in "-й" or "-ь", the ending is dropped.

Here are some examples of masculine nouns in the Nominative case:

Russian	Pronunciation	English
стол	stol	table
челове́к	che-lo-vék	man
город	go-rod	city
рука́	ru-ká	hand
язы́к	ya-zýk	language

In the examples above, the masculine nouns have different endings depending on their final consonants or the presence of soft consonants. It's important to memorize the specific declension patterns for masculine nouns.

Feminine Nouns[edit | edit source]

Most feminine nouns have the following endings in the Nominative case:

If the noun ends in "-а" or "-я", the ending is "-а" or "-я" respectively.
If the noun ends in "-ь", the ending is dropped.

Here are some examples of feminine nouns in the Nominative case:

Russian	Pronunciation	English
ма́ма	má-ma	mother
сестра́	ses-trá	sister
кни́га	kneé-ga	book
у́лица	ú-lee-tsa	street
но́чь	noch'	night

In the examples above, the feminine nouns have different endings depending on their final letters. Like masculine nouns, it's important to memorize the specific declension patterns for feminine nouns.

Neuter Nouns[edit | edit source]

Most neuter nouns have the following endings in the Nominative case:

If the noun ends in "-о" or "-е", the ending is "-о" or "-е" respectively.

Here are some examples of neuter nouns in the Nominative case:

Russian	Pronunciation	English
окно́	ok-nó	window
де́ло	dyé-la	thing
мо́ре	mó-re	sea
небо́	nyé-bo	sky
солнце́	soln-tsé	sun

In the examples above, the neuter nouns have different endings depending on their final letters. As with masculine and feminine nouns, it's important to memorize the specific declension patterns for neuter nouns.

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

Congratulations! You have now learned the basics of the Nominative case in Russian. The Nominative case is the default case for Russian nouns and is used to indicate the subject of a sentence. By understanding the gender of nouns and their corresponding declension patterns, you can correctly form nouns in the Nominative case.

In the next lesson, we will explore the Accusative case, which is used to indicate the direct object of a sentence. Keep practicing and building your knowledge of Russian grammar, and soon you will be able to confidently navigate the complexities of the Russian language!

Table of Contents - Russian Course - 0 to A1[edit source]

Course Presentation

Alphabet and Pronunciation

Basic Phrases and Greetings

Nouns and Gender

Numbers and Time

Cases and Prepositions

Family and Relationships

Verbs and Conjugation

Food and Dining

Russian Traditions and Holidays

Travel and Transportation

Adjectives and Adverbs

Hobbies and Leisure Activities

Russian Literature and Arts

Videos[edit | edit source]

#49 Russian cases - Nominative case, Russian grammar - YouTube[edit | edit source]

Adjective Agreement in Russian (Nominative) - YouTube[edit | edit source]

#26 Russian Grammar: cases - nominative, genitive, dative ...[edit | edit source]

Sources[edit | edit source]

Other Lessons[edit | edit source]

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+== Introduction ==
+Welcome to the lesson on the Nominative case in Russian! In this lesson, you will learn the basics of the Nominative case and how to use it correctly with Russian nouns. The Nominative case is the default case for nouns in Russian, and it is used to indicate the subject of a sentence. Understanding and using the Nominative case correctly is essential for building a strong foundation in the Russian language. So let's dive in and explore the world of Russian nouns in the Nominative case!
+== Overview of Russian Nouns ==
+Before we dive into the Nominative case, let's briefly review some key information about Russian nouns.
+In Russian, nouns have three grammatical categories: gender, number, and case. Each noun is assigned a gender (masculine, feminine, or neuter), which affects the forms of adjectives and verbs that modify the noun. Nouns can also be singular or plural, indicating whether there is one or more than one of the noun. Finally, nouns have different forms, or cases, which indicate their grammatical role in a sentence.
+== Gender Recognition ==
+In Russian, nouns are classified into three genders: masculine, feminine, and neuter. Recognizing the gender of a noun is crucial because it determines the declension pattern that the noun follows in different cases.
+To determine the gender of a noun, you can look at several clues. Firstly, the ending of the noun can give you a hint about its gender. For example, most nouns ending in "-а" or "-я" are feminine, while nouns ending in "-о" or "-е" are usually neuter. Secondly, you can also rely on the meaning of the noun. Many nouns referring to males are masculine, while nouns referring to females are feminine. However, there are exceptions, so it's important to learn the gender of each noun individually.
+Let's take a look at some examples:
+{| class="wikitable"
+! Russian !! Pronunciation !! English
+|-
+| ма́ма || má-ma || mother
+|-
+| па́па || pá-pa || father
+|-
+| сестра́ || ses-trá || sister
+|-
+| брат || brat || brother
+|-
+| окно́ || ok-nó || window
+|-
+| де́ло || dyé-la || thing
+|}
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+As you can see from the examples above, the gender of a noun can vary, and it's important to memorize the gender of each noun along with its meaning.
-__TOC__
+== Noun Cases Overview ==
-Today, we will dive into the basics of the Russian language's Nominative case. As a Russian language teacher with 20 years of experience, I have found that mastering the cases is one of the most difficult, but essential parts of learning Russian. In this lesson, we will focus on the Nominative case.
+In Russian, nouns have six different cases, each indicating a different grammatical role in a sentence. The six cases are: Nominative, Accusative, Genitive, Dative, Instrumental, and Prepositional. In this lesson, we will focus on the Nominative case.
+The Nominative case is the default case for Russian nouns. It is used to indicate the subject of a sentence, the noun that performs the action of the verb. Nouns in the Nominative case are typically found at the beginning of a sentence or clause.
-<span link>Once you've mastered this lesson, take a look at these related pages: [[Language/Russian/Grammar/Genitive-Case|Genitive Case]] & [[Language/Russian/Grammar/Comparatives-and-Superlatives|Comparatives and Superlatives]].</span>
+Let's see some examples of nouns in the Nominative case:
-== What is the Nominative Case? ==
-The Nominative case is used to indicate the subject of the sentence. It is also used for predicate nouns and adjectives. In other words, if a noun is the main actor in the sentence, then it is in the Nominative case.
-For example:
+{| class="wikitable"
-* Я ем яблоко. (Ya em yabloko.) - I am eating an apple.
+! Russian !! Pronunciation !! English
-In this sentence, "I" is the subject and "an apple" is the direct object. "An apple" is in the Nominative case because it is the subject of the sentence.
+|-
+| кот || kot || cat
+|-
+| дом || dom || house
+|-
+| я́блоко || yá-blá-ka || apple
+|-
+| у́читель || ú-chi-tyel' || teacher
+|-
+| кни́га || kneé-ga || book
+|}
-* Моя сестра умна. (Moya sestra umna.) - My sister is smart.
+In the examples above, the nouns are in the Nominative case because they are the subjects of the sentences.
-In this sentence, "my sister" is the subject and "smart" is the predicate adjective. "My sister" is in the Nominative case because it is the subject of the sentence.
-* Ты кто? (Ty kto?) - Who are you?
+== Nominative Case Endings ==
-In this sentence, "you" is the subject. It is a pronoun and is already in the Nominative case.
-== Noun Gender ==
+To form the Nominative case, nouns undergo changes in their endings depending on their gender and declension pattern. Let's take a closer look at the endings for each gender:
-One of the most important things to keep in mind when dealing with Russian nouns and their cases is the concept of gender. Nouns in Russian are either masculine, feminine, or neuter, and each gender has its own declension patterns.
-In general, the gender of a noun is determined by its ending:
+=== Masculine Nouns ===
-* Masculine nouns often end in a consonant or "-ий" (-iy).
-* Feminine nouns often end in "-а" (-a) or "-я" (-ya).
-* Neuter nouns often end in "-о" (-o) or "-е" (-e).
-However, there are also many exceptions to these patterns, so it is important to memorize the gender of each noun as you learn it.
+Most masculine nouns have the following endings in the Nominative case:
-== Noun Declensions ==
+* If the noun ends in a consonant, the ending is "-ø" or "-и" (after soft consonants).
-Declension refers to the changes that a noun undergoes depending on its usage in the sentence. In Russian, there are six different cases: Nominative, Accusative, Genitive, Dative, Instrumental, and Prepositional. Each case has its own set of ending patterns for each gender.
+* If the noun ends in "-й" or "-ь", the ending is dropped.
-To decline a noun, you need to know its gender and its ending in the Nominative case. For example, let's use the noun "стол" (stol), which means "table":
+Here are some examples of masculine nouns in the Nominative case:
-* Masculine: стол (stol) - table
-** Nominative: стол (stol)
-** Accusative: стол (stol)
-** Genitive: стола (stola)
-** Dative: столу (stolu)
-** Instrumental: столом (stolom)
-** Prepositional: столе (stole)
-* Feminine: книга (kniga) - book
+{| class="wikitable"
-** Nominative: книга (kniga)
+! Russian !! Pronunciation !! English
-** Accusative: книгу (knigu)
+|-
-** Genitive: книги (knigi)
+| стол || stol || table
-** Dative: книге (knige)
+|-
-** Instrumental: книгой (knigoy)
+| челове́к || che-lo-vék || man
-** Prepositional: книге (knige)
+|-
+| город || go-rod || city
+|-
+| рука́ || ru-ká || hand
+|-
+| язы́к || ya-zýk || language
+|}
-* Neuter: окно (okno) - window
+In the examples above, the masculine nouns have different endings depending on their final consonants or the presence of soft consonants. It's important to memorize the specific declension patterns for masculine nouns.
-** Nominative: окно (okno)
-** Accusative: окно (okno)
-** Genitive: окна (okna)
-** Dative: окну (oknu)
-** Instrumental: окном (oknom)
-** Prepositional: окне (okne)
-As you can see, each case has its own ending pattern for each gender.
+=== Feminine Nouns ===
-== Examples ==
+Most feminine nouns have the following endings in the Nominative case:
-Here are some examples of sentences in the Nominative case:
+* If the noun ends in "-а" or "-я", the ending is "-а" or "-я" respectively.
+* If the noun ends in "-ь", the ending is dropped.
+Here are some examples of feminine nouns in the Nominative case:
 {| class="wikitable"
 ! Russian !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| Мальчик играет. || Mal'chik igrayet. || The boy is playing.
+| ма́ма || má-ma || mother
 |-
-| Женщина пьет кофе. || Zhenshchina pyet kofe. || The woman is drinking coffee.
+| сестра́ || ses-trá || sister
 |-
-| Собака лает. || Sobaka layet. || The dog is barking.
+| кни́га || kneé-ga || book
+|-
+| у́лица || ú-lee-tsa || street
+|-
+| но́чь || noch' || night
 |}
-In each of these sentences, the subject is in the Nominative case.
+In the examples above, the feminine nouns have different endings depending on their final letters. Like masculine nouns, it's important to memorize the specific declension patterns for feminine nouns.
-== Tips for Learning ==
+=== Neuter Nouns ===
-Here are some tips to help you learn the Nominative case and the declension patterns:
-* Start by memorizing the gender of each noun as you learn it.
-* Practice the declension tables regularly.
-* Focus on each case one at a time.
-* Pay attention to the different ending patterns for each gender.
-With practice, you will get the hang of the declension patterns and the Nominative case in no time!
+Most neuter nouns have the following endings in the Nominative case:
-<span class='maj'></span>
+* If the noun ends in "-о" or "-е", the ending is "-о" or "-е" respectively.
-==Sources==
-* [https://www.russianlessons.net/grammar/nouns_nominative.php The Nominative Case - Russian Grammar]
+Here are some examples of neuter nouns in the Nominative case:
-* [https://www.thoughtco.com/nominative-case-russian-4773318 The Nominative Case in Russian: Usage and Examples]
-* [https://unlockingrussian.com/2020/08/04/a-complete-guide-to-the-nominative-case-in-russian-%D0%B8%D0%BC%D0%B5%D0%BD%D0%B8%D1%82%D0%B5%D0%BB%D1%8C%D0%BD%D1%8B%D0%B9-%D0%BF%D0%B0%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%B6/ A COMPLETE guide to the Nominative Case in Russian ...]
+{| class="wikitable"
+! Russian !! Pronunciation !! English
+|-
+| окно́ || ok-nó || window
+|-
+| де́ло || dyé-la || thing
+|-
+| мо́ре || mó-re || sea
+|-
+| небо́ || nyé-bo || sky
+|-
+| солнце́ || soln-tsé || sun
+|}
+In the examples above, the neuter nouns have different endings depending on their final letters. As with masculine and feminine nouns, it's important to memorize the specific declension patterns for neuter nouns.
+== Conclusion ==
+Congratulations! You have now learned the basics of the Nominative case in Russian. The Nominative case is the default case for Russian nouns and is used to indicate the subject of a sentence. By understanding the gender of nouns and their corresponding declension patterns, you can correctly form nouns in the Nominative case.
+In the next lesson, we will explore the Accusative case, which is used to indicate the direct object of a sentence. Keep practicing and building your knowledge of Russian grammar, and soon you will be able to confidently navigate the complexities of the Russian language!
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+==Sources==
+* [https://www.russianlessons.net/grammar/nouns_nominative.php The Nominative Case - Russian Grammar]
+* [https://www.thoughtco.com/nominative-case-russian-4773318 The Nominative Case in Russian: Usage and Examples]
+* [https://unlockingrussian.com/2020/08/04/a-complete-guide-to-the-nominative-case-in-russian-%D0%B8%D0%BC%D0%B5%D0%BD%D0%B8%D1%82%D0%B5%D0%BB%D1%8C%D0%BD%D1%8B%D0%B9-%D0%BF%D0%B0%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%B6/ A COMPLETE guide to the Nominative Case in Russian ...]
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