In Russian, pronouns are special words that replace nouns. They change a bit when we talk about something we own or don’t have. This change is called the genitive case. Let’s take a closer look:

1. Personal Pronouns:

   • Я (I) changes to меня (me)
   • Ты (you, informal) becomes тебя (you)
   • Он (he) changes to его (his)
   • Она (she) becomes её (her)
   • Оно (it) changes to его (its)
   • Мы (we) becomes нас (us)
   • Вы (you, formal or plural) changes to вас (you)
   • Они (they) becomes их (their)

2. Using These in Sentences:

   • У меня нет книги. (This means “I don’t have a book.”)

   • Книга её друга. (This means “The book of her friend.”)

Try practicing these pronouns!

It will help you get better at using the genitive case in Russian. Happy learning!