Chapter in 30 Seconds
Unlock the power of action by mastering the Russian present tense.
- Conjugate regular verbs ending in -ать and -ить.
- Identify and use common irregular 'rebel' verbs.
- Construct simple sentences without the verb 'to be'.
你将学到什么
Understanding basic verb conjugation in the present tense. Introduction to the two main conjugation patterns.
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俄语动词变位 1:'E' 组 (-ать/-ять)Master the -ю, -ешь, -ет endings to unlock the most common verbs in the Russian language.
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俄语第二变位法动词:“i”组 (говорить, любить)Master the 'и' endings to accurately describe actions, preferences, and communication in everyday Russian conversations.
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俄语“叛逆”动词:想要、吃和生活(不规则动词)Mastering these 'rebel' verbs is essential for expressing basic needs like wanting, eating, and being able to act.
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消失的“是”动词(零系词)In present tense Russian, simply place the subject next to the description—no 'am', 'is', or 'are' required.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this chapter, you will be able to:
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By the end you will be able to conjugate regular -ать verbs in the present tense.
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By the end you will be able to describe your state of being using zero copula.
关键例句 (8)
Я хочу заказать пиццу через приложение.
I want to order pizza through the app.
俄语“叛逆”动词:想要、吃和生活(不规则动词)技巧与窍门 (4)
The 'E' Rule
The 'I' Team
The 'V' is for Vitality
жить (to live). It helps the word flow and distinguishes it from other similar-looking verbs.The 'Is' Dash
核心词汇 (6)
Real-World Preview
Meeting a friend
Review Summary
- -ать -> -аю, -аешь, -ает, -аем, -аете, -ают
- -ить -> -ю, -ишь, -ит, -им, -ите, -ят
- Irregular stems
- Subject + Noun/Adjective
常见错误
You don't need 'есть' (to be) in the present tense. It's redundant.
Ensure the ending matches the subject 'Я'.
Rebel verbs like 'хотеть' have irregular forms.
本章规则 (4)
Next Steps
You have mastered the foundation of Russian verbs. Keep practicing, and you will be speaking fluently in no time!
Write 5 sentences about your hobbies.
快速练习 (9)
Я ___ интересную книгу.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 俄语动词变位 1:'E' 组 (-ать/-ять)
Find and fix the mistake:
Я еду яблоко на завтрак.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 俄语“叛逆”动词:想要、吃和生活(不规则动词)
Мы ___ (хотеть) пойти в парк.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 俄语“叛逆”动词:想要、吃和生活(不规则动词)
Find and fix the mistake:
Они работает в банке.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 俄语动词变位 1:'E' 组 (-ать/-ять)
Find and fix the mistake:
Он есть мой друг.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 消失的“是”动词(零系词)
Я ___. (blogger)
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 消失的“是”动词(零系词)
Find and fix the mistake:
Я любию пиццу.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 俄语第二变位法动词:“i”组 (говорить, любить)
Мы хорошо ___ по-русски.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 俄语第二变位法动词:“i”组 (говорить, любить)
Choose the correct translation:
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 消失的“是”动词(零系词)
Score: /9
常见问题 (6)
-ить, it's 2nd conjugation about 99% of the time. There are a few exceptions ending in -еть or -ать, but -ить is your main clue.е (e.g., читаешь), while 2nd conjugation uses и (e.g., говоришь).