In Russian, personal pronouns help us know who we are talking about. They are really important for making sentences. One special pronoun is “my.” This word shows ownership and comes from the word "я" (which means "I").

Personal Pronouns in Russian

Let’s take a look at the personal pronouns in Russian:

• я - I
• ты - you (for one person, informal)
• он - he
• она - she
• мы - we
• вы - you (for more than one person or formal)
• они - they

The Word “My”

In Russian, the word for “my” changes depending on the gender of the noun:

• мой (moy) – for masculine nouns
• моя (moya) – for feminine nouns
• моё (moyo) – for neuter nouns
• мои́ (moi) – for plural nouns

This means you need to match “my” with the noun it is describing.

Examples of “My” in Sentences

Let’s see how to use “my” for different genders with some examples:

1. Masculine:

   • Это мой друг.
     (Eto moy drug.) – This is my friend (male).

2. Feminine:

   • Это моя сестра.
     (Eto moya sestra.) – This is my sister.

3. Neuter:

   • Это моё домашнее задание.
     (Eto moyo domashnee zadanie.) – This is my homework.

4. Plural:

   • Это мои книги.
     (Eto moi knigi.) – These are my books.

Practice Identifying Gender

To get better at using “my,” let’s practice matching it with the gender of nouns. Here is a quick exercise:

1. Look at these nouns and choose the right form of “my”:
   • Стол (table) – masculine
   • Кошка (cat) – feminine
   • Яблоко (apple) – neuter
   • Друзья (friends) – plural

Now, here are the answers:

• Это мой стол.
  (This is my table.)

• Это моя кошка.
  (This is my cat.)

• Это моё яблоко.
  (This is my apple.)

• Это мои друзья.
  (These are my friends.)

Conclusion

Knowing how to use “my” in Russian is important for showing ownership and making connections when you talk to others. By practicing with different genders, you’ll find it easier to communicate. Just remember to match the form of “my” with the noun’s gender and number. Keep practicing, and you’ll feel more confident in your Russian conversations!