Subordinate clauses are really important in Russian sentences. They add extra information and help make the main idea clearer.

Understanding these clauses is essential for getting better at advanced Russian grammar.

Types of Subordinate Clauses

1. Noun Clauses
   These work like nouns. They can be the subject or object in a sentence.
   Example:

   • Я знаю, что ты пришел. (I know that you came.)

2. Adjective Clauses
   These describe nouns and add important details, just like adjectives do.
   Example:

   • Это книга, которая лежит на столе. (This is the book that is on the table.)

3. Adverbial Clauses
   These tell us about time, reason, condition, how, or why something happens.
   Example:

   • Она уходит, когда начнется дождь. (She will leave when it starts to rain.)

Common Words Used with Subordinate Clauses

• Что (that)
• Который (which/that)
• Когда (when)
• Если (if)
• Пока (while)

What Subordinate Clauses Do

• Provide Explanation: They help explain what is happening in the main part of the sentence.
• Add Information: They make sentences fuller and more interesting by adding context.
• Show Connections: They show how different actions or ideas relate to each other, helping to express more complicated thoughts.

If you learn these types and words, you’ll get a lot better at speaking and understanding Russian!