Russian grammar - Это : this, that, it |
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The word это means 'this', 'it' or 'that'. It can refer to people, animals, objects and concepts. It does not depend on gender or number. In these examples (as usual) the verb 'to be' is absent in the present tense. |
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Это я!
It's me! |
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Это Иван.
That is Ivan. |
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Это учитель.
This is [a/the] teacher. |
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Это водитель.
This is [a/the] driver. |
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Это кот.
This is a (male) cat.
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Это яблоко.
It is [an/the] apple.
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Это музей.
It is [a/the] museum.
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Это дом.
That is [a/the] house.
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Это здесь.
It is here. |
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Это понятно.
This is clear. / That is understandable.
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Это верно.
This is true.
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