16
Jul
2024
Transitive Verbs and the Accusative Case in the Russian Language
Transitive verbs are verbs that require a direct object to complete their meaning. In Russian, such verbs are called 'переходные... Learn more
11
Jul
2024
Understanding Russian Placement Verbs: ‘ставить,’ ‘класть,’ and ‘вешать’
While in English we can always use the universal verb "to put," in Russian there are several verbs, each with... Learn more
06
Jul
2024
The Difference Between the Russian Questions ‘Почему?’ and ‘Зачем?’
In Russian, the questions "почему" and "зачем" both translate to "why" in English but serve different purposes. After the analysis... Learn more
02
Jul
2024
How to Say “They Played in a Draw” in Russian
When discussing the outcome of a game or match that ended without a winner, you can say "They played in... Learn more
27
Jun
2024
Useful Russian Adverb ‘Зря’
The Russian adverb "зря" is a versatile and often-used word that translates to "in vain," "for nothing," or "uselessly" in... Learn more
21
Jun
2024
Supporting Your Team in Russian: The Verb ‘Болеть’
When we talk about sports competitions, we certainly mention our favorite athletes and teams. Did you know that in Russian,... Learn more
18
Jun
2024
Football Vocabulary in Russian
The European Football Championship is a great opportunity to learn new Russian words related to this sport. Here are some... Learn more
14
Jun
2024
‘Параграф’ и ‘Paragraph’: False Friends in Translation
Although "параграф" in Russian and "paragraph" in English sound very similar, they differ in meaning. The English word "paragraph" denotes a... Learn more
09
Jun
2024
Adjectives and Adverbs Formed from the word ‘сутки’
In the last post, we got acquainted with the noun “сутки”. Below, you will learn the adjectives and adverbs that... Learn more
04
Jun
2024
A Useful Russian Word ‘Сутки’
Did you know that in the Russian language there is a word which unites day and night and means 24... Learn more