In Russian, the word "они" means "they" in English. We use "они" when we talk about a group of people or things. You can use "они" to explain what the group is doing or what they are like. Let’s look at how to use "они" in different situations!

How to Use "они"

1. As the Subject of a Sentence:

   • When "they" is the subject, you say "они".
     • Example: Они идут в магазин. (They are going to the store.)

2. Possessive Form:

   • To say something belongs to them, use "их" which means "their".
     • Example: У них есть книга. (They have a book.)

3. In Questions:

   • If you want to ask about a group, use "они" in your question.
     • Example: Где они? (Where are they?)

4. In Descriptive Sentences:

   • You can use "они" to describe what the group is like or what they are doing.
     • Example: Они хорошие друзья. (They are good friends.)

Common Situations

• Meeting Friends:
  • Scenario: Talking about your friends.
  • Sentence: Они пришли на вечеринку. (They came to the party.)
• Discussing a Team:
  • Scenario: Talking about a team, like in sports.
  • Sentence: Они выиграли матч. (They won the match.)

Practice Sentences

• Они учатся в университете. (They study at the university.)
• Они любят путешествовать. (They love to travel.)

By practicing these examples, you can use "они" easily in your Russian conversations and talk about groups of people without any trouble!