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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]

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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!
 __TOC__
-== Introduction ==
+=== Understanding Gender in Russian ===
-In this lesson, we will learn about adjective agreement in Russian. Adjectives are words that describe or modify nouns, and they must agree with the nouns they modify in gender, number, and case. Understanding adjective agreement is crucial for building correct and meaningful sentences in Russian. So let's dive into the fascinating world of adjective agreement!
+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:
-== Gender Agreement ==
+* '''Masculine Nouns''': Typically end in a consonant.
-In Russian, nouns are classified into three genders: masculine, feminine, and neuter. Adjectives must agree with the gender of the noun they modify. Let's take a look at how adjective agreement works for each gender.
+* '''Feminine Nouns''': Usually end in "а" or "я".
-=== Masculine Nouns ===
+* '''Neuter Nouns''': Often end in "о" or "е".
-When modifying masculine nouns with adjectives, the adjectives must take on the masculine form. Here are some examples:
+== Adjective Endings by Gender
+| Gender  | Adjective Ending |
+|---------|------------------|
+| Masculine | -ый, -ой       |
+| Feminine  | -ая             |
+| Neuter    | -ое             |
+Let’s look at some examples to clarify.
 {| class="wikitable"
 ! Russian !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| большой дом || bol'shoy dom || big house
+| красивый дом || krasivyy dom || beautiful house (masculine)
 |-
-| красивый мужчина || krasivyy muzhchina || handsome man
+| красивая женщина || krasivaya zhenshchina || beautiful woman (feminine)
 |-
-| новый автомобиль || novyy avtomobil' || new car
+| красивое море || krasivoye more || beautiful sea (neuter)
 |}
-As you can see, the adjectives "большой" (big), "красивый" (handsome), and "новый" (new) agree with the masculine nouns they modify.
+=== Plural Forms of Adjectives ===
-=== Feminine Nouns ===
+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.
-When modifying feminine nouns with adjectives, the adjectives must take on the feminine form. Here are some examples:
+== Adjective Endings in Plural
+| 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
 |-
-| красивая женщина || krasivaya zhenshchina || beautiful woman
+| красивые дома || krasivye doma || beautiful houses
 |-
-| интересная книга || interesnaya kniga || interesting book
+| красивые женщины || krasivye zhenshchiny || beautiful women
 |-
-| высокая девушка || vysokaya devushka || tall girl
+| красивые моря || krasivye morya || beautiful seas
 |}
-The adjectives "красивая" (beautiful), "интересная" (interesting), and "высокая" (tall) agree with the feminine nouns they modify.
+=== The Role of Cases in Adjective Agreement ===
+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.
-=== Neuter Nouns ===
+== Adjective Endings by Case
-When modifying neuter nouns with adjectives, the adjectives must take on the neuter form. Here are some examples:
+| 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!
 {| class="wikitable"
 ! Russian !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| большое окно || bol'shoye okno || big window
+| Я вижу красивый дом. || Ya vizhu krasivyy dom. || I see a beautiful house. (accusative)
 |-
-| холодное пиво || kholodnoye pivo || cold beer
+| Я вижу красивую женщину. || Ya vizhu krasivuyu zhenshchinu. || I see a beautiful woman. (accusative)
 |-
-| новое платье || novoye plat'ye || new dress
+| Это красивое море. || Eto krasivoye more. || This is a beautiful sea. (nominative)
 |}
-The adjectives "большое" (big), "холодное" (cold), and "новое" (new) agree with the neuter nouns they modify.
+=== Summary of Adjective Agreement ===
+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 ===
+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 ====
+Complete the sentences with the correct form of the adjective "красивый" (beautiful).
+. У меня ___ (красивый) дом.
+. 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.
-== Number Agreement ==
+==== Exercise 5: Create Your Own Sentences ====
-In addition to gender agreement, adjectives in Russian must also agree with the number of the noun they modify. Let's explore how number agreement works for adjectives.
+Write three sentences using adjectives that agree with the nouns in gender, number, and case.
-=== Singular Nouns ===
+=== Solutions and Explanations ===
-When modifying singular nouns with adjectives, the adjectives must take on the singular form. Here are some examples:
+Let’s go over the exercises together.
-{| class="wikitable"
+==== Exercise 1 Solutions ====
-! Russian !! Pronunciation !! English
-|-
+. У меня '''красивый''' дом.
-| большой стол || bol'shoy stol || big table
-|-
+. Это '''красивый''' город.
-| красивая роза || krasivaya roza || beautiful rose
-|-
+. Я вижу '''красивую''' женщину.
-| новый компьютер || novyy komp'yuter || new computer
-|}
+. Мы любим '''красивый''' пляж.
-As you can see, the adjectives "большой" (big), "красивая" (beautiful), and "новый" (new) agree with the singular nouns they modify.
+. Это '''красивое''' озеро.
-=== Plural Nouns ===
+''Explanation'': The adjective forms change based on the gender of the noun they describe.
-When modifying plural nouns with adjectives, the adjectives must take on the plural form. Here are some examples:
+==== Exercise 2 Solutions ====
-{| class="wikitable"
+. Новый дом - b) новое
-! Russian !! Pronunciation !! English
-|-
-| большие столы || bol'shiye stoly || big tables
-|-
-| красивые розы || krasivyye rozy || beautiful roses
-|-
-| новые компьютеры || novyye komp'yutery || new computers
-|}
-The adjectives "большие" (big), "красивые" (beautiful), and "новые" (new) agree with the plural nouns they modify.
+. Плохая книга - c) плохой
-== Case Agreement ==
+. Хороший фильм - d) хорошие
-In Russian, nouns and adjectives change their form depending on the case they are in. Adjectives must agree with the case of the noun they modify. Let's explore how case agreement works for adjectives.
+. Старая машина - a) новая
-=== Nominative Case ===
+''Explanation'': The adjectives need to be matched with the correct gender and case of the nouns.
-The nominative case is used for the subject of a sentence. When modifying nouns in the nominative case, adjectives must take on the same form as the noun. Here are some examples:
+==== Exercise 3 Solutions ====
-{| class="wikitable"
+. Это '''красивые дома'''.
-! Russian !! Pronunciation !! English
-|-
-| красивый город || krasivyy gorod || beautiful city
-|-
-| старая книга || staraya kniga || old book
-|-
-| любимый фильм || lyubimyy film || favorite movie
-|}
-As you can see, the adjectives "красивый" (beautiful), "старая" (old), and "любимый" (favorite) agree with the nominative case of the nouns they modify.
+. Она '''хорошие мамы'''.
-=== Accusative Case ===
+. У него '''умные братья'''.
-The accusative case is used for the direct object of a sentence. When modifying nouns in the accusative case, adjectives must take on a different form. Here are some examples:
+''Explanation'': The plural forms of adjectives change as well!
-{| class="wikitable"
+==== Exercise 4 Solutions ====
-! Russian !! Pronunciation !! English
-|-
-| красивый город || krasivyy gorod || beautiful city
-|-
-| старую книгу || staruyu knigu || old book
-|-
-| любимый фильм || lyubimyy film || favorite movie
-|}
-The adjectives "красивый" (beautiful), "старую" (old), and "любимый" (favorite) agree with the accusative case of the nouns they modify.
+. Я вижу '''красивую''' женщину.
-=== Genitive Case ===
+. Я вижу '''умный''' фильм.
-The genitive case is used to indicate possession or to express the absence of something. When modifying nouns in the genitive case, adjectives must take on a different form. Here are some examples:
+. Я вижу '''хорошего друга'''.
-{| class="wikitable"
+''Explanation'': The adjectives have been changed to the accusative case.
-! Russian !! Pronunciation !! English
-|-
-| красивого города || krasivogo goroda || beautiful city
-|-
-| старой книги || staroy knigi || old book
-|-
-| любимого фильма || lyubimogo fil'ma || favorite movie
-|}
-The adjectives "красивого" (beautiful), "старой" (old), and "любимого" (favorite) agree with the genitive case of the nouns they modify.
+==== Exercise 5 Solutions ====
-== Summary ==
+(Your sentences may vary; ensure they agree in gender, number, and case.)
-In this lesson, we have learned about adjective agreement in Russian. Adjectives must agree with the nouns they modify in gender, number, and case. We explored how adjectives change their form based on the gender, number, and case of the nouns they modify. Remember to pay attention to the gender, number, and case of the nouns in order to use adjectives correctly in Russian sentences.
+''Explanation'': Creating sentences helps reinforce the rules of adjective agreement.
-Now that you have a good understanding of adjective agreement, you are ready to move on to the next lesson: "Comparatives and Superlatives". Keep up the great work and continue improving your Russian skills!
+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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