Signification
Indicating where you live.
Contexte culturel
The 'Dacha' is a second home in the country. If someone says 'Это мой дом' while in the woods, they are likely referring to their beloved summer cottage. Housewarming (Novoselye) is a major tradition. It is common to let a cat enter a new 'dom' first for good luck. The threshold (porog) of the 'dom' is significant. Russians never shake hands or pass objects over the threshold; you must be fully inside or outside. In many cities, people live in 'Kommunalkas' (communal apartments). In this context, 'Это мой дом' might refer to the whole building, while 'Это моя комната' refers to their actual living space.
The Pointing Rule
Always use 'Это' when you are physically pointing at something to identify it.
Gender Trap
Remember that 'дом' is masculine. If you switch to 'дача' or 'квартира', you MUST change 'мой' to 'моя'.
Signification
Indicating where you live.
The Pointing Rule
Always use 'Это' when you are physically pointing at something to identify it.
Gender Trap
Remember that 'дом' is masculine. If you switch to 'дача' or 'квартира', you MUST change 'мой' to 'моя'.
Intonation Matters
Rise your pitch on 'мой' to emphasize that it belongs to YOU and not someone else.
Hospitality
Saying 'Это мой дом' is often the first step to offering someone tea. Be prepared!
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing possessive pronoun (my).
Это ___ дом.
'Дом' is masculine, so we use 'мой'.
Which sentence correctly identifies your apartment?
Choose the correct one:
'Квартира' is feminine, so 'мой' changes to 'моя'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are in a taxi and see your building.
You are identifying the building to the driver.
Complete the dialogue.
Guest: Ой, какое красивое здание! You: Спасибо! ___.
The guest is admiring the building, so you identify it as yours.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Noun vs Adverb
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesЭто ___ дом.
'Дом' is masculine, so we use 'мой'.
Choose the correct one:
'Квартира' is feminine, so 'мой' changes to 'моя'.
You are in a taxi and see your building.
You are identifying the building to the driver.
Guest: Ой, какое красивое здание! You: Спасибо! ___.
The guest is admiring the building, so you identify it as yours.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, you can use 'дом' to refer to the building you live in, even if it's an apartment. However, 'квартира' is more specific for the unit itself.
Russian uses a 'zero copula' in the present tense. The verb 'to be' is implied but not spoken.
'Здание' is a generic word for any building (office, library). 'Дом' specifically implies a place where people live.
Simply add 'не' before 'мой': 'Это не мой дом'.
It is neutral. It is perfectly fine to use with both friends and strangers.
Technically yes, but it sounds very poetic or like you are answering a specific question 'Which one is your house?'. 'Это мой дом' is the standard order.
Usually, but it can also mean 'home' in a spiritual sense, like 'Earth is our home' (Земля — наш дом).
You must add the past tense verb: 'Это был мой дом'.
The suffix '-ик' makes it diminutive. It means 'my cute little house' and shows affection.
It's better to say 'Это моя родина' or 'Это моя страна'. 'Это мой дом' is usually for a specific building.
Expressions liées
Это моя квартира
similarThis is my apartment.
Я дома
relatedI am at home.
Пойдём домой
builds onLet's go home.
Чувствуйте себя как дома
specialized formMake yourself at home.
