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== Introduction ==


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Welcome to the lesson on the Russian Prepositional case! In this lesson, we will explore the basics of the Prepositional case, one of the six cases in the Russian language. Understanding the Prepositional case is essential for expressing location, describing objects, and indicating the subject of a preposition. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to form and use nouns in the Prepositional case correctly.


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== What is the Prepositional Case? ==


The Prepositional case, also known as the Locative case, is used to indicate location or position. It is used after prepositions and certain verbs that require the Prepositional case. In English, the Prepositional case is often translated as "in," "on," or "at."


<p>Welcome to the lesson on the Prepositional case! As you may already know, the Russian language has six cases: Nominative, Accusative, Genitive, Dative, Instrumental, and Prepositional. The Prepositional case is used after prepositions, which are words that indicate the relationship between two nouns or a noun and a verb. In this lesson, we will learn the basics of the Prepositional case, and how to use it correctly in a sentence. </p>
== Forming the Prepositional Case ==


To form the Prepositional case, we need to understand the concept of noun declension. Nouns in Russian change their endings depending on their gender, number, and case. In the Prepositional case, the endings of nouns are determined by their gender and number.


<h2>When to use the Prepositional case</h2>
=== Masculine Nouns ===


<p>The Prepositional case is used after prepositions that indicate location, position, or movement. Here are some examples of prepositions that require the Prepositional case:</p>
In the Prepositional case, singular masculine nouns ending in a consonant or "-й" change their ending to "-е." For example:


<ul>
{| class="wikitable"
  <li>в (in, inside)</li>
! Russian !! Pronunciation !! English
  <li>на (on, onto)</li>
|-
  <li>о (about, concerning)</li>
| дом || dom || house
  <li>по (on, along)</li>
|-
  <li>с (with, from)</li>
| враче || vrache || doctor
</ul>
|-
| папе || pape || father
|-
| месяце || mesyatse || month
|}


<p>Here are some examples of nouns in the Prepositional case:</p>
Singular masculine nouns ending in "-а" or "-я" replace the "-а" or "-я" with "-е" in the Prepositional case. For example:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Russian !! Pronunciation !! English
! Russian !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| доме  || DOH-mye || in the house
| парк || park || park
|-
|-
| тарелке || ta-ryel-KYE || on the plate
| день || den' || day
|-
|-
| о друзьях || ah DROO-z'yakh || about friends
| чай || chay || tea
|}
|}


<h2>Forming the Prepositional case</h2>
=== Feminine Nouns ===


<p>To form the Prepositional case, you need to take the ending of the noun and replace it with the appropriate ending. Here are the endings for each gender:</p>
In the Prepositional case, singular feminine nouns ending in "-а" or "-я" change their ending to "-е." For example:


<ul>
{| class="wikitable"
  <li>If the noun is masculine, the ending is -е (for example, дом - доме)</li>
! Russian !! Pronunciation !! English
  <li>If the noun is feminine, the ending is -е (for example, тарелка - тарелке)</li>
|-
  <li>If the noun is neuter, the ending is -е (for example, окно - окне)</li>
| книга || kniga || book
  <li>If the noun is plural, the ending is -ах or -ях (for example, друзья - о друзьях) </li>
|-
</ul>
| неделя || nedelya || week
|-
| машина || mashina || car
|}


<h2>Exceptions</h2>
Singular feminine nouns ending in "-ь" replace the "-ь" with "-и" in the Prepositional case. For example:


<p>As with any rule, there are exceptions. Here are some other things to keep in mind when using the Prepositional case:</p>
{| class="wikitable"
! Russian !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| ночь || noch' || night
|-
| дверь || dver' || door
|-
| мышь || mysh' || mouse
|}


<ul>
=== Neuter Nouns ===
  <li>Some masculine nouns that end in a consonant add -е to form the Prepositional case. For example, if the word ends in a soft consonant, such as й or ч, add -е. If the word ends in a hard consonant, such as т or п, add -е. Examples: ресторан - в ресторане (restaurant - in the restaurant), город - о городе (city - about the city).</li>
  <li>Some nouns have an irregular form in the Prepositional case. For example, the noun человек (person) becomes о человеке (about the person) in the Prepositional case.</li>
</ul>


<h2>Some Common Prepositions</h2>
In the Prepositional case, singular neuter nouns ending in "-о" or "-е" change their ending to "-е." For example:


<p>Here are some common prepositions that take the Prepositional case:</p>
{| class="wikitable"
! Russian !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| окно || okno || window
|-
| море || more || sea
|-
| молоко || moloko || milk
|}


<ul>
=== Plural Nouns ===
  <li>в (in, inside)</li>
  <li>на (on, onto)</li>
  <li>о (about, concerning)</li>
  <li>по (on, along)</li>
  <li>с (with, from)</li>
  <li>у (at, by, near)</li>
  <li>к (to, towards)</li>
  <li>за (behind)</li>
  <li>перед (in front of)</li>
  <li>между (between)</li>
  <li>над (above)</li>
  <li>под (under)</li>
  <li>около (near, approximately)</li>
</ul>


<h2>Practice</h2>
In the Prepositional case, plural nouns usually end in "-ах," "-ях," "-ях," or "-ах." For example:


<p>Now that you know the basics, it's time to practice forming the Prepositional case with some exercises. Try to form the Prepositional case for the following nouns:</p>
{| class="wikitable"
! Russian !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| друзьях || druzyakh || friends
|-
| домах || domakh || houses
|-
| книгах || knigakh || books
|}
 
== Using the Prepositional Case ==
 
Now that we understand how to form nouns in the Prepositional case, let's explore how to use the Prepositional case in sentences.
 
=== Indicating Location ===
 
One of the main uses of the Prepositional case is to indicate location. In English, this is often translated as "in," "on," or "at." Here are some examples:
 
* Я живу в Москве. (Ya zhivu v Moskve.) - I live in Moscow.
* Книга лежит на столе. (Kniga lezhit na stole.) - The book is on the table.
* Я работаю в офисе. (Ya rabotayu v ofise.) - I work in the office.
 
In each of these examples, the nouns "Москва" (Moscow), "стол" (table), and "офис" (office) are in the Prepositional case because they indicate the location or position.
 
=== Describing Objects ===
 
The Prepositional case is also used to describe objects or to express possession. Here are some examples:
 
* У меня есть время на прогулку. (U menya est' vremya na progulku.) - I have time for a walk.
* Я хочу чашку с кофе. (Ya khochu chashku s kofe.) - I want a cup of coffee.
* Она купила букет с цветами. (Ona kupila buket s tsvetami.) - She bought a bouquet of flowers.
 
In these examples, the nouns "время" (time), "чашка" (cup), and "букет" (bouquet) are in the Prepositional case because they describe the object or express possession.


<ol>
=== Subject of a Preposition ===
  <li>книга (book)</li>
  <li>комната (room)</li>
  <li>домашнее задание (homework)</li>
  <li>бутылка (bottle)</li>
  <li>кухня (kitchen)</li>
</ol>


<p>Answers:</p>
The Prepositional case is also used when the noun is the subject of a preposition. Here are some examples:


<ol>
* Я говорю о работе. (Ya govoryu o rabote.) - I'm talking about work.
  <li>о книге</li>
* Он думает о будущем. (On dumayet o budushchem.) - He's thinking about the future.
  <li>в комнате</li>
* Она мечтает о путешествии. (Ona mechtayet o puteshestvii.) - She dreams about traveling.
  <li>о домашнем задании</li>
  <li>в бутылке</li>
  <li>на кухне</li>
</ol>


<h2>Conclusion</h2>
In these examples, the nouns "работа" (work), "будущее" (future), and "путешествие" (traveling) are in the Prepositional case because they are the subject of the prepositions "о" (about).


<p>Congratulations! You have successfully learned the basics of the Prepositional case in Russian. With practice, you will become more comfortable using this case and other aspects of Russian grammar. Keep up the good work!</p>
== Summary ==


<h2>Sources</h2>
In this lesson, we have explored the basics of the Russian Prepositional case. We learned how to form nouns in the Prepositional case based on their gender and number. We also discussed how to use the Prepositional case to indicate location, describe objects, and express the subject of a preposition. Understanding the Prepositional case is essential for expressing yourself accurately in Russian.


<ul>
Now that you have a good grasp of the Prepositional case, why not practice using it in everyday conversations? Remember, the more you practice, the more confident you will become in using the Prepositional case correctly.
  <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russian_grammar">Russian Grammar - Wikipedia</a></li>
  <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prepositional_case">Prepositional Case - Wikipedia</a></li>
</ul>


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==Related Lessons==
 
 
 
==Sources==
* [https://www.russianlessons.net/grammar/nouns_prepositional.php Prepositional Case - Russian Grammar]
* [https://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Russian/Grammar/Prepositional_case Russian/Grammar/Prepositional case - Wikibooks, open books for ...]
* [https://www.russianforfree.com/grammar-of-russian-nouns-prepositional.php Russian Grammar Tables Nouns in the Prepositional Case]
 
 
 
 
 
==Other Lessons==
* [[Language/Russian/Grammar/Past-Tense-Conjugations|Past Tense Conjugations]]
* [[Language/Russian/Grammar/Past-Tense-Conjugations|Past Tense Conjugations]]
* [[Language/Russian/Grammar/Adjectives|Adjectives]]
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* [[Language/Russian/Grammar/Noun-Adjective-Agreement|Noun Adjective Agreement]]
* [[Language/Russian/Grammar/Present-Tense-Conjugations|Present Tense Conjugations]]
* [[Language/Russian/Grammar/Present-Tense-Conjugations|Present Tense Conjugations]]


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Introduction[edit | edit source]

Welcome to the lesson on the Russian Prepositional case! In this lesson, we will explore the basics of the Prepositional case, one of the six cases in the Russian language. Understanding the Prepositional case is essential for expressing location, describing objects, and indicating the subject of a preposition. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to form and use nouns in the Prepositional case correctly.

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

The Prepositional case, also known as the Locative case, is used to indicate location or position. It is used after prepositions and certain verbs that require the Prepositional case. In English, the Prepositional case is often translated as "in," "on," or "at."

Forming the Prepositional Case[edit | edit source]

To form the Prepositional case, we need to understand the concept of noun declension. Nouns in Russian change their endings depending on their gender, number, and case. In the Prepositional case, the endings of nouns are determined by their gender and number.

Masculine Nouns[edit | edit source]

In the Prepositional case, singular masculine nouns ending in a consonant or "-й" change their ending to "-е." For example:

Russian Pronunciation English
дом dom house
враче vrache doctor
папе pape father
месяце mesyatse month

Singular masculine nouns ending in "-а" or "-я" replace the "-а" or "-я" with "-е" in the Prepositional case. For example:

Russian Pronunciation English
парк park park
день den' day
чай chay tea

Feminine Nouns[edit | edit source]

In the Prepositional case, singular feminine nouns ending in "-а" or "-я" change their ending to "-е." For example:

Russian Pronunciation English
книга kniga book
неделя nedelya week
машина mashina car

Singular feminine nouns ending in "-ь" replace the "-ь" with "-и" in the Prepositional case. For example:

Russian Pronunciation English
ночь noch' night
дверь dver' door
мышь mysh' mouse

Neuter Nouns[edit | edit source]

In the Prepositional case, singular neuter nouns ending in "-о" or "-е" change their ending to "-е." For example:

Russian Pronunciation English
окно okno window
море more sea
молоко moloko milk

Plural Nouns[edit | edit source]

In the Prepositional case, plural nouns usually end in "-ах," "-ях," "-ях," or "-ах." For example:

Russian Pronunciation English
друзьях druzyakh friends
домах domakh houses
книгах knigakh books

Using the Prepositional Case[edit | edit source]

Now that we understand how to form nouns in the Prepositional case, let's explore how to use the Prepositional case in sentences.

Indicating Location[edit | edit source]

One of the main uses of the Prepositional case is to indicate location. In English, this is often translated as "in," "on," or "at." Here are some examples:

  • Я живу в Москве. (Ya zhivu v Moskve.) - I live in Moscow.
  • Книга лежит на столе. (Kniga lezhit na stole.) - The book is on the table.
  • Я работаю в офисе. (Ya rabotayu v ofise.) - I work in the office.

In each of these examples, the nouns "Москва" (Moscow), "стол" (table), and "офис" (office) are in the Prepositional case because they indicate the location or position.

Describing Objects[edit | edit source]

The Prepositional case is also used to describe objects or to express possession. Here are some examples:

  • У меня есть время на прогулку. (U menya est' vremya na progulku.) - I have time for a walk.
  • Я хочу чашку с кофе. (Ya khochu chashku s kofe.) - I want a cup of coffee.
  • Она купила букет с цветами. (Ona kupila buket s tsvetami.) - She bought a bouquet of flowers.

In these examples, the nouns "время" (time), "чашка" (cup), and "букет" (bouquet) are in the Prepositional case because they describe the object or express possession.

Subject of a Preposition[edit | edit source]

The Prepositional case is also used when the noun is the subject of a preposition. Here are some examples:

  • Я говорю о работе. (Ya govoryu o rabote.) - I'm talking about work.
  • Он думает о будущем. (On dumayet o budushchem.) - He's thinking about the future.
  • Она мечтает о путешествии. (Ona mechtayet o puteshestvii.) - She dreams about traveling.

In these examples, the nouns "работа" (work), "будущее" (future), and "путешествие" (traveling) are in the Prepositional case because they are the subject of the prepositions "о" (about).

Summary[edit | edit source]

In this lesson, we have explored the basics of the Russian Prepositional case. We learned how to form nouns in the Prepositional case based on their gender and number. We also discussed how to use the Prepositional case to indicate location, describe objects, and express the subject of a preposition. Understanding the Prepositional case is essential for expressing yourself accurately in Russian.

Now that you have a good grasp of the Prepositional case, why not practice using it in everyday conversations? Remember, the more you practice, the more confident you will become in using the Prepositional case correctly.

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 - Usage of the Prepositional - YouTube[edit | edit source]

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Beginning Russian I: Prepositional Case: Preposition ABOUT (О ...[edit | edit source]

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