In Russian, the order of words can change a lot.

But mostly, it follows this pattern: subject-verb-object (SVO).

When we talk about time, where we place time phrases can change what we want to highlight.

Here’s how it works:

1. Beginning of the Sentence: Starting with a time phrase shows what’s important.

   • For example: "Вчера я видел фильм." (Yesterday, I saw a movie.)

2. End of the Sentence: We can also put time phrases at the end.

   • For example: "Я видел фильм вчера." (I saw a movie yesterday.)

3. Middle of the Sentence: Time phrases can go in the middle, too, giving it a different feel.

   • For example: "Я вчера видел фильм." (I yesterday saw a movie.)

Try changing the sentences around to get the hang of these different placements!