Numbers (Числительные)
Counting, and the case a number gives its noun: один час, два часа, пять часов. This Russian reference focuses on recognition, lookup, and practical reading rather than drills.
Measured in spoken Russian
Numbers are 0.7 of every 100 words.
What to look for
Read quantities
Use this section to read quantities in Russian. Check the example sentence, then compare the form with the surrounding words before applying the pattern elsewhere.
Notice one/two agreement
Use this section to notice one/two agreement in Russian. Check the example sentence, then compare the form with the surrounding words before applying the pattern elsewhere.
Understand prices and time
Use this section to understand prices and time in Russian. Check the example sentence, then compare the form with the surrounding words before applying the pattern elsewhere.
Examples
Я понял правило в этом примере.
I understood the rule in this example.
Use this as a Russian lookup example for quantity.
Форма меняется по контексту.
The form changes according to context.
Use this as a Russian lookup example for prices.
| Question | What to check |
|---|---|
| Meaning | What does the form contribute to the sentence? |
| Agreement | Does it match person, number, gender, case, or tense? |
| Position | Does placement change emphasis or grammatical role? |
Common mistakes
- Do not translate the Russian pattern word-for-word from English.
- Check the whole phrase before deciding what a single form means.
- Watch for register: a correct written form can sound too formal in casual speech.
Lookup tips
- Start with the example closest to your sentence.
- Identify the trigger word or ending before memorizing a rule.
- Save the topic as a focus if you expect to revisit it.