Adjectives in Russian
Key Categories
| Category | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Gender | Adjectives change according to the gender of the noun (masculine, feminine, neuter, plural). | Большой (masculine), Большая (feminine), Большое (neuter) |
| Case | Adjectives decline according to the case of the noun (nominative, accusative, etc.). | Большой дом (nominative), Большого дома (genitive) |
| Number | Adjectives change for singular and plural nouns. | Большой дом (singular), Большие дома (plural) |
| Degree of Comparison | Adjectives have comparative and superlative forms. | Больше (comparative), Самый большой (superlative) |
| Agreement | Adjectives must agree in gender, number, and case with the noun they modify. | Красивый мальчик (masculine), Красивые девочки (plural) |
| Short and Long Forms | Some adjectives have both short and long forms. Short forms are used in specific cases, like after the verb "быть" (to be). | Синий (long), Син (short) |
Additional Notes
Russian adjectives are highly inflected, meaning they change based on several grammatical features. The main thing to remember is that they always match the noun they modify in gender, number, and case. The degree of comparison allows you to express different levels of quality, and short forms are commonly used in conversational contexts.
Common Russian Adjectives
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