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Welcome to this exciting lesson on Adjective Agreement in the Russian language! Understanding how adjectives agree with nouns is not only essential for speaking correctly but also for sounding natural in your conversations. Adjectives in Russian must match the nouns they modify in gender, number, and case, which can be quite different from English. Don’t worry if it sounds complicated at first; we’ll break it down together!

In this lesson, we will cover:

The concept of gender in Russian nouns and how it affects adjectives

The plural forms of adjectives

The importance of cases in adjective agreement

A variety of examples to illustrate these concepts

Exercises to practice what you learn

Let's dive in and explore the colorful world of Russian adjectives!

Understanding Gender in Russian[edit | edit source]

In Russian, every noun has a gender: masculine, feminine, or neuter. Adjectives must agree with the noun's gender, which influences their endings. Here’s a quick overview:

Masculine Nouns: Typically end in a consonant.

Feminine Nouns: Usually end in "а" or "я".

Neuter Nouns: Often end in "о" or "е".

== Adjective Endings by Gender

| Gender | Adjective Ending |

|---------|------------------|

| Masculine | -ый, -ой |

| Feminine | -ая |

| Neuter | -ое |

Let’s look at some examples to clarify.

Russian	Pronunciation	English
красивый дом	krasivyy dom	beautiful house (masculine)
красивая женщина	krasivaya zhenshchina	beautiful woman (feminine)
красивое море	krasivoye more	beautiful sea (neuter)

Plural Forms of Adjectives[edit | edit source]

When nouns are plural, adjectives must also adopt a plural form. In Russian, plural adjectives usually end in "-ые" or "-ие", depending on the preceding consonant.

== Adjective Endings in Plural

| Noun Type | Adjective Ending |

|-----------|------------------|

| Nouns ending in vowel | -ые |

| Nouns ending in consonant | -ие |

Let’s explore some plural examples.

Russian	Pronunciation	English
красивые дома	krasivye doma	beautiful houses
красивые женщины	krasivye zhenshchiny	beautiful women
красивые моря	krasivye morya	beautiful seas

The Role of Cases in Adjective Agreement[edit | edit source]

In Russian, nouns change their form based on their grammatical case (nominative, accusative, genitive, etc.), and adjectives must follow suit. This can change the endings quite a bit, which is another layer to consider.

Here’s a brief recap of adjective endings in the nominative case (the basic form) versus the accusative case for masculine and feminine nouns.

== Adjective Endings by Case

| Noun Gender | Nominative Ending | Accusative Ending |

|-------------|-------------------|-------------------|

| Masculine | -ый, -ой | -ого, -ого |

| Feminine | -ая | -ую |

| Neuter | -ое | -ое |

| Plural | -ые | -ых |

Let’s see this in action with some examples!

Russian	Pronunciation	English
Я вижу красивый дом.	Ya vizhu krasivyy dom.	I see a beautiful house. (accusative)
Я вижу красивую женщину.	Ya vizhu krasivuyu zhenshchinu.	I see a beautiful woman. (accusative)
Это красивое море.	Eto krasivoye more.	This is a beautiful sea. (nominative)

Summary of Adjective Agreement[edit | edit source]

To sum up:

Adjectives must agree with the noun in gender, number, and case.

Masculine, feminine, neuter, and plural forms have specific endings.

Changing the noun's case requires adapting the adjective's ending accordingly.

Practice Exercises[edit | edit source]

Now it’s time to put your knowledge to the test! Here are some exercises to help you practice adjective agreement.

Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks[edit | edit source]

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the adjective "красивый" (beautiful).

1. У меня ___ (красивый) дом.

2. Это ___ (красивый) город.

3. Я вижу ___ (красивый) женщину.

4. Мы любим ___ (красивый) пляж.

5. Это ___ (красивый) озеро.

Exercise 2: Match the Adjective[edit | edit source]

Match the noun with the correct adjective form.

| Noun | Adjective Options |

|--------------------------|--------------------------|

| 1. Новый (new) дом | a) новая |

| 2. Плохая (bad) книга | b) новое |

| 3. Хороший (good) фильм | c) плохой |

| 4. Старая (old) машина | d) хорошие |

Exercise 3: Transform the Noun[edit | edit source]

Change the sentences from singular to plural.

1. Это красивый дом.

2. Она хорошая мама.

3. У него умный брат.

Exercise 4: Rewrite in Accusative[edit | edit source]

Change the sentences to the accusative case.

1. Это красивая женщина.

2. Я вижу умный фильм.

3. У него хороший друг.

Exercise 5: Create Your Own Sentences[edit | edit source]

Write three sentences using adjectives that agree with the nouns in gender, number, and case.

Solutions and Explanations[edit | edit source]

Let’s go over the exercises together.

Exercise 1 Solutions[edit | edit source]

1. У меня красивый дом.

2. Это красивый город.

3. Я вижу красивую женщину.

4. Мы любим красивый пляж.

5. Это красивое озеро.

Explanation: The adjective forms change based on the gender of the noun they describe.

Exercise 2 Solutions[edit | edit source]

1. Новый дом - b) новое

2. Плохая книга - c) плохой

3. Хороший фильм - d) хорошие

4. Старая машина - a) новая

Explanation: The adjectives need to be matched with the correct gender and case of the nouns.

Exercise 3 Solutions[edit | edit source]

1. Это красивые дома.

2. Она хорошие мамы.

3. У него умные братья.

Explanation: The plural forms of adjectives change as well!

Exercise 4 Solutions[edit | edit source]

1. Я вижу красивую женщину.

2. Я вижу умный фильм.

3. Я вижу хорошего друга.

Explanation: The adjectives have been changed to the accusative case.

Exercise 5 Solutions[edit | edit source]

(Your sentences may vary; ensure they agree in gender, number, and case.)

Explanation: Creating sentences helps reinforce the rules of adjective agreement.

Now that you've worked through this lesson, you're well on your way to mastering adjective agreement in Russian! It may seem challenging at first, but with practice, it will become second nature. Keep practicing with different adjectives and nouns to solidify your understanding.

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]

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

Adjectives after два/две, три, четыре in Russian - YouTube[edit | edit source]

An Introduction to Short Adjectives in Russian - YouTube[edit | edit source]

Prepositional case in Russian: endings of adjectives | Russian ...[edit | edit source]

Cases of Adjectives | Russian Language - YouTube[edit | edit source]

Sources[edit | edit source]

Other Lessons[edit | edit source]

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+Welcome to this exciting lesson on '''Adjective Agreement''' in the Russian language! Understanding how adjectives agree with nouns is not only essential for speaking correctly but also for sounding natural in your conversations. Adjectives in Russian must match the nouns they modify in gender, number, and case, which can be quite different from English. Don’t worry if it sounds complicated at first; we’ll break it down together!
+In this lesson, we will cover:
+* The concept of gender in Russian nouns and how it affects adjectives
+* The plural forms of adjectives
+* The importance of cases in adjective agreement
+* A variety of examples to illustrate these concepts
+* Exercises to practice what you learn
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+Let's dive in and explore the colorful world of Russian adjectives!
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-As a Russian language teacher with 20 years of experience, I know that mastering the grammar of any language can be challenging. In this lesson, we will dive into the topic of adjective agreement in Russian. Understanding how to make adjectives agree with the nouns they modify is a crucial step towards becoming fluent in the language. So let's get started!
+=== Understanding Gender in Russian ===
+In Russian, every noun has a gender: masculine, feminine, or neuter. Adjectives must agree with the noun's gender, which influences their endings. Here’s a quick overview:
+* '''Masculine Nouns''': Typically end in a consonant.
+* '''Feminine Nouns''': Usually end in "а" or "я".
+* '''Neuter Nouns''': Often end in "о" or "е".
+== Adjective Endings by Gender
-== Adjective Agreement ==
+| Gender  | Adjective Ending |
-When using adjectives in Russian, it's important to remember that they must agree with the nouns they describe in terms of gender, number, and case. This means that the ending of the adjective will change depending on the noun it modifies.
+|---------|------------------|
-In Russian, there are three genders: masculine, feminine, and neuter. Each of these genders has specific endings for singular and plural forms. Additionally, there are six cases in Russian, and the adjective must agree with the noun in whatever case it is in.
+| Masculine | -ый, -ой       |
-Let's take a look at some examples:
+| Feminine  | -ая             |
+| Neuter    | -ое             |
+Let’s look at some examples to clarify.
 {| class="wikitable"
 ! Russian !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| красивый мальчик || krah-SEE-vyî MAHL'-chik || handsome boy
+| красивый дом || krasivyy dom || beautiful house (masculine)
 |-
-| красивая девушка || krah-SEE-vuh-ya DYE-vush-ka || beautiful girl
+| красивая женщина || krasivaya zhenshchina || beautiful woman (feminine)
 |-
-| красивое здание || krah-SEE-vuh-ye ZDA-nee-ye || pretty building
+| красивое море || krasivoye more || beautiful sea (neuter)
 |}
-In the examples above, you can see that the adjective "красивый" (krasivyy - beautiful) changes endings to match the gender and number of the nouns it modifies. In the first example, "мальчик" (mal'chik - boy) is masculine singular, so the adjective ends in "-ый" (iy). In the second example, "девушка" (devushka - girl) is feminine singular, so the adjective ends in "-ая" (aya). In the third example, "здание" (zdanie - building) is neuter singular, so the adjective ends in "-ое" (oye).
+=== Plural Forms of Adjectives ===
+When nouns are plural, adjectives must also adopt a plural form. In Russian, plural adjectives usually end in "-ые" or "-ие", depending on the preceding consonant.
+== Adjective Endings in Plural
-Now, let's look at how adjectives agree with plural nouns:
+| Noun Type | Adjective Ending |
+|-----------|------------------|
+| Nouns ending in vowel | -ые          |
+| Nouns ending in consonant | -ие      |
+Let’s explore some plural examples.
 {| class="wikitable"
 ! Russian !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| красивые мальчики || krah-SEE-vyî MYAHL'-chi-kee || handsome boys
+| красивые дома || krasivye doma || beautiful houses
 |-
-| красивые девушки || krah-SEE-vyî DYE-vush-kee || beautiful girls
+| красивые женщины || krasivye zhenshchiny || beautiful women
 |-
-| красивые здания || krah-SEE-vyî ZDA-nee-ya || pretty buildings
+| красивые моря || krasivye morya || beautiful seas
 |}
-In the plural forms above, you can see that "красивый" (krasivyy - beautiful) changes to "красивые" (krasivye) to match plural nouns, regardless of their gender.
+=== The Role of Cases in Adjective Agreement ===
-Let's take a look at some example sentences to see how it all comes together:
+In Russian, nouns change their form based on their grammatical case (nominative, accusative, genitive, etc.), and adjectives must follow suit. This can change the endings quite a bit, which is another layer to consider.
-* Моя красивая мама готовит вкусный обед. (Moya krasivaya mama gotovit vkusnyy obed.) - My beautiful mom is cooking a delicious lunch.
+Here’s a brief recap of adjective endings in the nominative case (the basic form) versus the accusative case for masculine and feminine nouns.
-* Я вижу большую зеленую траву. (Ya vizhu bol'shuyu zelenuyu travu.) - I see a big green grass.
-* Это старое, но уютное здание. (Eto staroye, no uyutnoye zdanie.) - This is an old, but cozy building.
-In each of the above examples, you can see that the adjectives agree with the gender, case, and number of the nouns they modify.
+== Adjective Endings by Case
-== Irregular Endings ==
+| Noun Gender | Nominative Ending | Accusative Ending |
-Like any rule in grammar, there are exceptions to adjective agreement. Some adjectives have irregular endings that do not follow the usual pattern. Here are a few examples:
+|-------------|-------------------|-------------------|
+| Masculine   | -ый, -ой          | -ого, -ого        |
+| Feminine    | -ая               | -ую               |
+| Neuter      | -ое               | -ое               |
+| Plural      | -ые               | -ых               |
+Let’s see this in action with some examples!
 {| class="wikitable"
 ! Russian !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| хороший || kha-RA-shiy || good
+| Я вижу красивый дом. || Ya vizhu krasivyy dom. || I see a beautiful house. (accusative)
 |-
-| плохой || PLO-hoy || bad
+| Я вижу красивую женщину. || Ya vizhu krasivuyu zhenshchinu. || I see a beautiful woman. (accusative)
 |-
-| большой || BAL'-shoy || big
+| Это красивое море. || Eto krasivoye more. || This is a beautiful sea. (nominative)
 |}
-As you can see, the above adjectives do not follow the usual pattern for each gender and number. For example, "хороший" (kharoshyy - good) does not end with "-ый" (iy), "-ая" (aya), or "-ое" (oye). Instead, its endings change depending on the case and gender of the noun it modifies.
+=== Summary of Adjective Agreement ===
+To sum up:
-Learning the irregular endings will take some practice, but they follow their own patterns and can become easier to recognize over time.
+* Adjectives must agree with the noun in gender, number, and case.
-== Exceptions ==
+* Masculine, feminine, neuter, and plural forms have specific endings.
-There are a few exceptions to the rules of adjective agreement in Russian. One of these is the usage of the genitive case after negation. When "нет" (net - not) or "не" (ne - not) is used to negate a noun, the adjective that describes it must be in the genitive case singular, regardless of the gender of the noun.
+* Changing the noun's case requires adapting the adjective's ending accordingly.
-For example:
+=== Practice Exercises ===
-* Нет хорошей музыки. (Net khoroshey muzyki.) - There's no good music.
+Now it’s time to put your knowledge to the test! Here are some exercises to help you practice adjective agreement.
-* Я не вижу большого здания. (Ya ne vizhu bol'shogo zdaniya.) - I don't see a big building.
-In the above examples, you can see that the adjectives "хорошей" (khoroshey) and "большого" (bol'shogo) are in the genitive case singular, even though they refer to feminine and neuter nouns, respectively.
+==== Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks ====
-== Conclusion ==
+Complete the sentences with the correct form of the adjective "красивый" (beautiful).
-Adjective agreement can be confusing, but with enough practice and exposure to the language, it can become easier to understand. Remember that adjectives must agree with the gender, number, and case of the noun they modify, except in cases of irregular endings and certain exceptions such as negation.
+. У меня ___ (красивый) дом.
-I hope this lesson has helped you to better understand adjective agreement in Russian. Keep practicing and you'll see your language skills improve in no time!
+. Это ___ (красивый) город.
+. Я вижу ___ (красивый) женщину.
+. Мы любим ___ (красивый) пляж.
+. Это ___ (красивый) озеро.
+==== Exercise 2: Match the Adjective ====
+Match the noun with the correct adjective form.
+| Noun                     | Adjective Options        |
+|--------------------------|--------------------------|
+| 1. Новый (new) дом      | a) новая                 |
+| 2. Плохая (bad) книга   | b) новое                 |
+| 3. Хороший (good) фильм  | c) плохой                |
+| 4. Старая (old) машина  | d) хорошие               |
+==== Exercise 3: Transform the Noun ====
+Change the sentences from singular to plural.
+. Это красивый дом.
+. Она хорошая мама.
+. У него умный брат.
+==== Exercise 4: Rewrite in Accusative ====
+Change the sentences to the accusative case.
+. Это красивая женщина.
+. Я вижу умный фильм.
+. У него хороший друг.
+==== Exercise 5: Create Your Own Sentences ====
+Write three sentences using adjectives that agree with the nouns in gender, number, and case.
+=== Solutions and Explanations ===
+Let’s go over the exercises together.
+==== Exercise 1 Solutions ====
+. У меня '''красивый''' дом.
+. Это '''красивый''' город.
+. Я вижу '''красивую''' женщину.
+. Мы любим '''красивый''' пляж.
+. Это '''красивое''' озеро.
+''Explanation'': The adjective forms change based on the gender of the noun they describe.
+==== Exercise 2 Solutions ====
+. Новый дом - b) новое
+. Плохая книга - c) плохой
+. Хороший фильм - d) хорошие
+. Старая машина - a) новая
+''Explanation'': The adjectives need to be matched with the correct gender and case of the nouns.
+==== Exercise 3 Solutions ====
+. Это '''красивые дома'''.
+. Она '''хорошие мамы'''.
+. У него '''умные братья'''.
+''Explanation'': The plural forms of adjectives change as well!
+==== Exercise 4 Solutions ====
+. Я вижу '''красивую''' женщину.
+. Я вижу '''умный''' фильм.
+. Я вижу '''хорошего друга'''.
+''Explanation'': The adjectives have been changed to the accusative case.
+==== Exercise 5 Solutions ====
+(Your sentences may vary; ensure they agree in gender, number, and case.)
+''Explanation'': Creating sentences helps reinforce the rules of adjective agreement.
+Now that you've worked through this lesson, you're well on your way to mastering adjective agreement in Russian! It may seem challenging at first, but with practice, it will become second nature. Keep practicing with different adjectives and nouns to solidify your understanding.
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+==Sources==
+* [https://www.russiantutoring.com/post/russian-grammar-what-is-noun-adjective-agreement Russian Grammar: What is Noun-Adjective Agreement?]
+* [https://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Russian/Grammar/Adjectives Russian/Grammar/Adjectives - Wikibooks, open books for an open ...]
+* [http://masterrussian.com/aa040801a.shtml Russian Adjectives]
+==Other Lessons==
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