Did you know that some Russian nouns exist only in the plural form? These nouns, called pluralia tantum, are always used in the plural, which affects verb conjugation and agreement with adjectives or pronouns.
Here’s how they appear in context:
- солнцезащитные очки (adjective in the plural)
- ножницы лежат на столе (verb in the 3rd person plural)
- эти брюки висят в шкафу (demonstrative pronoun in the plural and verb in the 3rd person plural)
- наручные часы (adjective in the plural)
- дорогие духи (adjective in the plural)
- старинные шахматы (adjective in the plural)
To be continued… Stay tuned for more posts on unusual Russian nouns and grammar tips!
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