Vocabulary: Who am I?

Vocabulary: Who am I?

Introduction to “Who Am I?” Theme

  • The theme “Who am I?” in Russian focuses on self-description and interpersonal relationships.
  • This theme requires a sound knowledge of adjectives, verbs, and personal pronouns, together with common phrases and expressions.
  • The ability to describe oneself in Russian greatly enhances communication and daily interactions.

Essential Vocabulary for Self-description in Russian

  • Я (Ya) - I
  • Меня зовут (Menya zovut) - My name is
  • Мне (Mne) - I am (in terms of age)
  • Мой (Moi) / Моя (Maya) - My (masculine/feminine)
  • Мои (Moi) - My (plural)
  • Мне нравится (Mne nravitsya) - I like
  • Я учусь (Ya uchus’) - I study
  • Я работаю (Ya rabotayu) - I work

Describing Appearance and Characteristics

  • Высокий (Visokiy) - Tall
  • Низкий (Nizkiy) - Short
  • Толстый (Tolstiy) - Fat
  • Худой (Hudoi) - Thin
  • Умный (Umniy) - Smart
  • Веселый (Veseliy) - Cheerful
  • Серьезный (Seryezniy) - Serious
  • Старый (Stariy) - Old
  • Молодой (Molodoi) - Young

Key Expressions on Relationships

  • Мой друг (Moy drug) - My friend (male)
  • Моя подруга (Moya podruga) - My friend (female)
  • Мои друзья (Moi druzya) - My friends
  • Моя семья (Moya sem’ya) - My family
  • Мой отец (Moy otets) - My father
  • Моя мать (Moya mat’) - My mother

Important Points to Remember

  • Be mindful of the gender agreement, which applies to many adjectives and verbs in Russian.
  • Personal pronouns and possession are key aspects of this theme. Ensure you know how to correctly use ‘Мой’, ‘Моя’, and ‘Мои’.
  • Remember to practise speaking out loud and writing these vocabulary words and phrases to reinforce your understanding and recall.

Encouraged Practice

  • Practice translating sentences into Russian to enhance your vocabulary knowledge on describing oneself and interpersonal relationships.
  • Create sentences using the given vocabulary about self-description and relationships. Listen to native speakers if possible, to gain an understanding of intonation and pronunciation.
  • Implement grammar rules while constructing sentences, pay attention to gender agreement and tense usage.