Gender and personal pronouns
Russian personal pronouns and past forms often reflect gender very visibly, so you meet this system early.
Examples
RussianTranslation
Она дома, а он на работе.
She is at home, and he is at work.
Это мой брат, а это моя сестра.
This is my brother, and this is my sister.
Они сейчас в метро.
They are in the metro now.
Pattern
pronoun + location phrase
How it works
Russian personal pronouns and past forms often reflect gender very visibly, so you meet this system early. This pattern typically appears as pronoun + location phrase and becomes easier when you meet it again in short, readable examples.
What to notice
- Gender matters in many agreement patterns later on.
- Pronouns are a good first doorway into that system.
Why it matters
Start with identity, gender, and the shapes that show up everywhere.
Use in context
Pronouns and gender are visible across almost every beginner page.