The transparent hard family
но́вый is the most reusable model, but it is a model rather than a universal default.
- A hard stem combines with -ый, -ая, and -ое in nominative singular. The stem normally remains visible and stable.
| Gender | Form | Phrase |
|---|---|---|
| masculine | но́вый | но́вый слова́рь |
| feminine | но́вая | но́вая тетра́дь |
| neuter | но́вое | но́вое упражне́ние |
| another family | ста́рый / ста́рая / ста́рое | ста́рый дом |
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3.01 · The transparent hard family · table 1
masculine · но́вый · но́вый слова́рьfeminine · но́вая · но́вая тетра́дьMini-check
Build three genders with кра́сный. Which element changes: lexical stem or agreement ending?
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