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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!


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== What is the Accusative Case? ==


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.
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 ==


<span link>Don't miss the chance to check out these pages as you wrap up this lesson: [[Language/Russian/Grammar/Noun-Adjective-Agreement|Noun Adjective Agreement]] & [[Language/Russian/Grammar/Sentense-Structure|Sentense Structure]].</span>
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:
== Overview ==


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."
{| class="wikitable"
! Russian !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| стол || stol || table
|-
| дом || dom || house
|-
| человек || chelovek || person
|-
| доктор || doktor || doctor
|}


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).
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.


== Examples ==
== Accusative Case Endings for Feminine Nouns ==


Here are some examples to help you understand the accusative case:
Feminine nouns also undergo changes in the Accusative case. Let's take a look at the Accusative case endings for feminine nouns:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Russian !! Pronunciation !! English
! Russian !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| Я читаю книгу. || YA chi-TA-yu KNI-gu. || I am reading a book.
| книга || kniga || book
|-
|-
| Она видит тебя. || A-na VI-dit TE-Bya. || She sees you.
| мама || mama || mom
|-
|-
| Нам нужно время. || Nam NUZH-na VRE-mya. || We need time.
| сестра || sestra || sister
|-
|-
| Дима купил машину. || DI-ma ku-PIL MA-shi-NU. || Dima bought a car.
| 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 ==
 
Neuter nouns also have different endings in the Accusative case. Let's take a look at the Accusative case endings for neuter nouns:
 
{| class="wikitable"
! Russian !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| окно || okno || window
|-
| море || more || sea
|-
| яблоко || yabloko || apple
|-
|-
| Я вижу кота. || YA VI-zhu KO-ta. || I see the cat.
| письмо || pismo || letter
|}
|}


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."
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.


== Usage ==
== Accusative Case Endings for Plural Nouns ==


The accusative case is used in several cases, including but not limited to:
Plural nouns also undergo changes in the Accusative case. Let's take a look at the Accusative case endings for plural nouns:
* Describing the direct object of a sentence
* Expressing a duration of time
* Indicating a motion towards something or someone
* Expressing quantities
* After certain prepositions like "за" (ZA), "через" (CHER-ez), "вдоль" (vdol), etc.


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.
{| class="wikitable"
! Russian !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| стулы || stuly || chairs
|-
| друзья || druz'ya || friends
|-
| книги || knigi || books
|-
| ручки || ruchki || pens
|}


== Exceptions ==
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.


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.
== Accusative Case with Pronouns ==


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


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.
{| 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
|}
 
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).


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== Summary ==
==Sources==
 
* [https://www.russianlessons.net/grammar/nouns_accusative.php The Accusative Case - Russian Grammar]
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.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]


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!


<span link>Now that you've completed this lesson, don't stop learning! Check out these related topics: [[Language/Russian/Grammar/Cyrillic-Alphabet|Cyrillic Alphabet]] & [[Language/Russian/Grammar/А-vs-Но|А vs Но]].</span>
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* [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]


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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]


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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