Case 4 · Кого? Что?
Винительный
Accusative(Vinitel'nyy)
Direct objects and destinations. Watch the animate/inanimate split — it is the biggest beginner trap.
How it works
Direct objects and destinations. Watch the animate/inanimate split — it is the biggest beginner trap.
Then open Chart, Nouns, Adjectives, Exceptions, and Examples in that order.
When to use it
- Direct object of a transitive verb: Я читаю книгу
- Direction with в / на: Иду в школу, на работу
- Time expressions: в пятницу, через час, каждую неделю
- With prepositions: в, на, за, про, через
Common prepositions
в (into)на (onto)запрочерезс (approx. size)в (time)
Pro tip
Ask «Кого? Что?» after the verb. Then check animacy before locking the masculine ending.