In Russian, the word "его" means "him" or "it" when we talk about a boy or a man.

Learning how to use "его" is very important for sharing actions and feelings in Russian. Let's see how we can use it in an easier way!

1. How to Use "его" in Sentences

• Direct Object: "его" often shows up as the object in a sentence. This means it's the part that gets acted on.

  • For example: Я вижу его. (I see him.)
  • Another example: Ты знаешь его? (Do you know him?)

• With Verbs of Perception: You can also use "его" with verbs like feel, see, or hear.

  • For example: Я чувствую его. (I feel him.)
  • Another example: Мы слышим его. (We hear him.)

2. Shortening in Conversations

When people speak casually, they sometimes shorten "его" to "го" or even leave it out if it's clear who they are talking about.

• Shortening Examples:
  • Он пришёл, а ты видел го? (He came, did you see him?)
    • (Here, "его" becomes "го.")
  • Где он? Я его не знаю. (Where is he? I don’t know him.)
    • In casual talk, it’s okay to drop "его" if everyone knows who is being talked about.

3. Common Phrases with "его"

You will hear "его" in many everyday phrases, such as:

• Permissions or Requests:

  • Можешь его попросить? (Can you ask him?)

• Opinions or Feelings:

  • Я его люблю. (I love him.)

• Searching or Asking:

  • Ты видел его где-нибудь? (Have you seen him anywhere?)

4. Important Tips

• Remember, "его" is for talking about one boy or man. For a girl or a woman, you use "её" (her), and for more than one person, you use "их" (them).
• Sometimes, you don’t need to say "его" if it’s clear who you mean. Russian speakers often rely on the context to avoid repeating themselves.

By practicing these examples and learning about "его," you'll get better at Russian. This will help you have easier and more natural conversations!