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Introduction[edit | edit source]

Welcome to the lesson on the Russian Accusative case! In this lesson, we will delve into the basics of the Accusative case, which is one of the six cases in the Russian language. Understanding the Accusative case is essential for constructing grammatically correct sentences and expressing direct objects in Russian. So let's dive in and explore the fascinating world of Russian grammar!

What is the Accusative Case?[edit | edit source]

The Accusative case is used to indicate the direct object of a verb or to show motion towards a person or thing. It answers the questions "Whom?" or "What?" in relation to the verb. In English, the direct object is usually in the objective case, but in Russian, it takes on a different form. Nouns, pronouns, and adjectives can all be declined in the Accusative case.

Accusative Case Endings for Masculine Nouns[edit | edit source]

In the Accusative case, masculine nouns undergo changes in their endings. The specific ending depends on the gender, animacy, and declension pattern of the noun. Let's take a look at the Accusative case endings for masculine nouns:

Russian	Pronunciation	English
стол	stol	table
дом	dom	house
человек	chelovek	person
доктор	doktor	doctor

As you can see from the table above, the Accusative case endings for masculine nouns vary. Some nouns, like "стол" (table) and "дом" (house), do not change in the Accusative case. However, other nouns, such as "человек" (person) and "доктор" (doctor), add the "-а" ending in the Accusative case.

Accusative Case Endings for Feminine Nouns[edit | edit source]

Feminine nouns also undergo changes in the Accusative case. Let's take a look at the Accusative case endings for feminine nouns:

Russian	Pronunciation	English
книга	kniga	book
мама	mama	mom
сестра	sestra	sister
учительница	uchitelnitsa	teacher (female)

In the table above, you can see that feminine nouns in the Accusative case typically have the same form as in the Nominative case. However, some feminine nouns, such as "учительница" (teacher), add the "-у" ending in the Accusative case.

Accusative Case Endings for Neuter Nouns[edit | edit source]

Neuter nouns also have different endings in the Accusative case. Let's take a look at the Accusative case endings for neuter nouns:

Russian	Pronunciation	English
окно	okno	window
море	more	sea
яблоко	yabloko	apple
письмо	pismo	letter

As shown in the table, neuter nouns in the Accusative case typically have the same form as in the Nominative case. However, some neuter nouns, such as "письмо" (letter), add the "-о" ending in the Accusative case.

Accusative Case Endings for Plural Nouns[edit | edit source]

Plural nouns also undergo changes in the Accusative case. Let's take a look at the Accusative case endings for plural nouns:

Russian	Pronunciation	English
стулы	stuly	chairs
друзья	druz'ya	friends
книги	knigi	books
ручки	ruchki	pens

In the table above, you can see that plural nouns in the Accusative case typically have the same form as in the Nominative case. There are no additional endings for plural nouns in the Accusative case.

Accusative Case with Pronouns[edit | edit source]

Pronouns also change in the Accusative case. Let's take a look at the Accusative case endings for pronouns:

Russian	Pronunciation	English
я	ya	I/me
ты	ty	you (singular/informal)
он	on	he/him
она	ona	she/her
оно	ono	it
мы	my	we/us
вы	vy	you (plural/formal)
они	oni	they/them

As shown in the table, pronouns in the Accusative case have distinct forms compared to the Nominative case. For example, "я" (I) changes to "меня" (me) in the Accusative case, and "он" (he) changes to "его" (him).

Summary[edit | edit source]

In this lesson, we explored the basics of the Russian Accusative case. We learned that the Accusative case is used to indicate the direct object of a verb and show motion towards a person or thing. We also examined the Accusative case endings for masculine, feminine, neuter, and plural nouns, as well as pronouns. Understanding the Accusative case is vital for constructing grammatically correct sentences in Russian.

Now that you have a solid understanding of the Accusative case, you can practice using it in various sentence structures and contexts. In the next lesson, we will continue our journey through Russian grammar by exploring the Genitive case. Until then, keep up the great work and happy learning!

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]

Russian Cases - Nouns in the Accusative - YouTube[edit | edit source]

Russian grammar lessons: ACCUSATIVE CASE - part 1 - YouTube[edit | edit source]

Sources[edit | edit source]

Other Lessons[edit | edit source]

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-As a Russian language teacher with 20 years of experience, I can assure you that learning the accusative case of Russian nouns is essential in mastering the language. In this lesson, I will provide a comprehensive guide to help you understand the basics of the accusative case and its usage in Russian grammar.
+== Introduction ==
-== Overview ==
+Welcome to the lesson on the Russian Accusative case! In this lesson, we will delve into the basics of the Accusative case, which is one of the six cases in the Russian language. Understanding the Accusative case is essential for constructing grammatically correct sentences and expressing direct objects in Russian. So let's dive in and explore the fascinating world of Russian grammar!
-The accusative case is one of the six cases in the Russian language. It is used to describe the direct object of a sentence or an action being done onto someone or something. In other words, the accusative case answers the question: "what?" or "whom?" For example, "Меня зовут Анна" (MEN-ya za-VUT AN-na) means "My name is Anna." In this sentence, "Меня" (MEN-ya) is in the accusative case because it is the direct object of the verb "зовут" (za-VUT), which means "to call."
+== What is the Accusative Case? ==
-To form the accusative case, you need to change the ending of the noun. In some cases, the ending changes completely, while in others, the ending remains the same. The ending changes depend on the gender, number, and animacy of the noun. For example, if the noun is feminine and ends in "а" (A), the accusative case ending would be "у" (U) or "ю" (YU). If the noun is masculine and ends in a consonant, the accusative case ending would be "а" (A) or "я" (YA).
+The Accusative case is used to indicate the direct object of a verb or to show motion towards a person or thing. It answers the questions "Whom?" or "What?" in relation to the verb. In English, the direct object is usually in the objective case, but in Russian, it takes on a different form. Nouns, pronouns, and adjectives can all be declined in the Accusative case.
-== Examples ==
+== Accusative Case Endings for Masculine Nouns ==
-Here are some examples to help you understand the accusative case:
+In the Accusative case, masculine nouns undergo changes in their endings. The specific ending depends on the gender, animacy, and declension pattern of the noun. Let's take a look at the Accusative case endings for masculine nouns:
 {| class="wikitable"
 ! Russian !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| Я читаю книгу. || YA chi-TA-yu KNI-gu. || I am reading a book.
+| стол || stol || table
+|-
+| дом || dom || house
+|-
+| человек || chelovek || person
+|-
+| доктор || doktor || doctor
+|}
+As you can see from the table above, the Accusative case endings for masculine nouns vary. Some nouns, like "стол" (table) and "дом" (house), do not change in the Accusative case. However, other nouns, such as "человек" (person) and "доктор" (doctor), add the "-а" ending in the Accusative case.
+== Accusative Case Endings for Feminine Nouns ==
+Feminine nouns also undergo changes in the Accusative case. Let's take a look at the Accusative case endings for feminine nouns:
+{| class="wikitable"
+! Russian !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| Она видит тебя. || A-na VI-dit TE-Bya. || She sees you.
+| книга || kniga || book
 |-
-| Нам нужно время. || Nam NUZH-na VRE-mya. || We need time.
+| мама || mama || mom
 |-
-| Дима купил машину. || DI-ma ku-PIL MA-shi-NU. || Dima bought a car.
+| сестра || sestra || sister
 |-
-| Я вижу кота. || YA VI-zhu KO-ta. || I see the cat.
+| учительница || uchitelnitsa || teacher (female)
 |}
-In the first example, "книгу" (KNI-gu) is in the accusative case because it is the direct object of "читаю" (chi-TA-yu), which means "to read." In the second example, "тебя" (TE-Bya) is in the accusative case because it is the direct object of "видит" (VI-dit), which means "to see." In the third example, "время" (VRE-mya) is in the accusative case because it is the direct object of "нужно" (NUZH-na), which means "to need."
+In the table above, you can see that feminine nouns in the Accusative case typically have the same form as in the Nominative case. However, some feminine nouns, such as "учительница" (teacher), add the "-у" ending in the Accusative case.
-== Usage ==
+== Accusative Case Endings for Neuter Nouns ==
-The accusative case is used in several cases, including but not limited to:
+Neuter nouns also have different endings in the Accusative case. Let's take a look at the Accusative case endings for neuter nouns:
-* Describing the direct object of a sentence
-* Expressing a duration of time
+{| class="wikitable"
-* Indicating a motion towards something or someone
+! Russian !! Pronunciation !! English
-* Expressing quantities
+|-
-* After certain prepositions like "за" (ZA), "через" (CHER-ez), "вдоль" (vdol), etc.
+| окно || okno || window
+|-
+| море || more || sea
+|-
+| яблоко || yabloko || apple
+|-
+| письмо || pismo || letter
+|}
+As shown in the table, neuter nouns in the Accusative case typically have the same form as in the Nominative case. However, some neuter nouns, such as "письмо" (letter), add the "-о" ending in the Accusative case.
+== Accusative Case Endings for Plural Nouns ==
+Plural nouns also undergo changes in the Accusative case. Let's take a look at the Accusative case endings for plural nouns:
+{| class="wikitable"
+! Russian !! Pronunciation !! English
+|-
+| стулы || stuly || chairs
+|-
+| друзья || druz'ya || friends
+|-
+| книги || knigi || books
+|-
+| ручки || ruchki || pens
+|}
-It is essential to use the correct case in Russian grammar as the meaning of the sentence could change completely. For example, "Я вижу ребенок" (YA VI-zhu RE-be-nok) means "I see the child," while "Я вижу ребенка" (YA VI-zhu RE-beN-ka) means "I see the child (direct object)." Therefore, it is crucial to practice and master this case.
+In the table above, you can see that plural nouns in the Accusative case typically have the same form as in the Nominative case. There are no additional endings for plural nouns in the Accusative case.
-== Exceptions ==
+== Accusative Case with Pronouns ==
-As with any grammar rule, there are some exceptions to the accusative case. For example, some masculine nouns ending in a "soft sign" (Ь) or "й" (Y) would have the same ending in the accusative case as they do in the nominative case. Furthermore, many loanwords and proper nouns would have their original ending in the accusative case.
+Pronouns also change in the Accusative case. Let's take a look at the Accusative case endings for pronouns:
+{| class="wikitable"
+! Russian !! Pronunciation !! English
+|-
+| я || ya || I/me
+|-
+| ты || ty || you (singular/informal)
+|-
+| он || on || he/him
+|-
+| она || ona || she/her
+|-
+| оно || ono || it
+|-
+| мы || my || we/us
+|-
+| вы || vy || you (plural/formal)
+|-
+| они || oni || they/them
+|}
-== Conclusion ==
+As shown in the table, pronouns in the Accusative case have distinct forms compared to the Nominative case. For example, "я" (I) changes to "меня" (me) in the Accusative case, and "он" (he) changes to "его" (him).
-In conclusion, the accusative case plays an essential role in the Russian language. Remember that mastering the accusative case requires practice, and with time and effort, it will become easier. I hope this lesson has been helpful, and I encourage you to practice with more examples.
+== Summary ==
-== Sources ==
+In this lesson, we explored the basics of the Russian Accusative case. We learned that the Accusative case is used to indicate the direct object of a verb and show motion towards a person or thing. We also examined the Accusative case endings for masculine, feminine, neuter, and plural nouns, as well as pronouns. Understanding the Accusative case is vital for constructing grammatically correct sentences in Russian.
-* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russian_grammar Wikipedia - Russian grammar]
-* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russian_declension#Accusative_case Wikipedia - Accusative case]
+Now that you have a solid understanding of the Accusative case, you can practice using it in various sentence structures and contexts. In the next lesson, we will continue our journey through Russian grammar by exploring the Genitive case. Until then, keep up the great work and happy learning!
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 ===Russian grammar lessons: ACCUSATIVE CASE - part 1 - YouTube===
 <youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FsuiK1XZscg</youtube>
+==Sources==
+* [https://www.russianlessons.net/grammar/nouns_accusative.php The Accusative Case - Russian Grammar]
+* [https://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Russian/Grammar/Accusative_case Russian/Grammar/Accusative case - Wikibooks, open books for an ...]
+* [https://www.russianforfree.com/grammar-of-russian-nouns-accusative.php Russian Grammar Tables Nouns in the Accusative Case]
+==Other Lessons==
+* [[Language/Russian/Grammar/Plurals|Plurals]]
+* [[Language/Russian/Grammar/Personal-Pronouns|Personal Pronouns]]
+* [[Language/Russian/Grammar/Instrumental-Case|Instrumental Case]]
+* [[Language/Russian/Grammar/Sentense-Structure|Sentense Structure]]
+* [[Language/Russian/Grammar/Use-of-the-verb-быть-in-the-past|Use of the verb быть in the past]]
+* [[Language/Russian/Grammar/Genitive-Case|Genitive Case]]
+* [[Language/Russian/Grammar/Кое-То-Нибудь|Кое То Нибудь]]
+* [[Language/Russian/Grammar/Adjectives|Adjectives]]
+* [[Language/Russian/Grammar/Present-Tense-Conjugations|Present Tense Conjugations]]
+* [[Language/Russian/Grammar/How-to-Use-be|How to Use be]]
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