Language/Russian/Grammar/How-to-Use-Have
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In this lesson, we will learn how to use the verb "have" in Russian. We will look at the conjugation of the verb and how it is used in different contexts.
Conjugation
The verb "have" in Russian is иметь (imyét'). It is an irregular verb, so it does not follow the same conjugation pattern as regular verbs. Here is the conjugation of the verb "have" in the present tense:
| Person | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| я | ya imyó | I have |
| ты | ty imyésh' | You have |
| он/она/оно | on/ona/ono imyét | He/she/it has |
| мы | my imyém | We have |
| вы | vy imyéte | You (plural) have |
| они | oni imyút | They have |
Usage
The verb "have" is used in many different contexts in Russian. Here are some examples of how it is used:
- Person 1: У тебя есть друзья? (U tebya yest' druz'ya?) (Do you have friends?)
- Person 2: Да, у меня есть друзья. (Da, u menya yest' druz'ya.) (Yes, I have friends.)
- Person 1: Ты имеешь машину? (Ty imyésh' mashinu?) (Do you have a car?)
- Person 2: Нет, у меня нет машины. (Net, u menya nyet mashiny.) (No, I don't have a car.)
- Person 1: У вас есть дом? (U vas yest' dom?) (Do you have a house?)
- Person 2: Да, у нас есть дом. (Da, u nas yest' dom.) (Yes, we have a house.)
Tips
Here are some tips to help you remember how to use the verb "have" in Russian:
- When using the verb "have" in the present tense, remember that the conjugation changes depending on the subject.
- When asking a question with the verb "have", remember to use the verb in the present tense.
- When answering a question with the verb "have", remember to use the verb in the present tense.
Practice
Now it's time to practice using the verb "have" in Russian. Try to answer the following questions in Russian:
- У тебя есть деньги? (Do you have money?)
- У вас есть кошка? (Do you have a cat?)
- Ты имеешь брата? (Do you have a brother?)
Answers:
- Да, у меня есть деньги. (Yes, I have money.)
- Да, у нас есть кошка. (Yes, we have a cat.)
- Да, у меня есть брат. (Yes, I have a brother.)
Conclusion
In this lesson, we learned how to use the verb "have" in Russian. We looked at the conjugation of the verb and how it is used in different contexts. To improve your Russian Grammar, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
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