его́
- 1.
his, its
Э́то его́ кни́га.
This is his book.
Invariable possessive pronoun; unlike Russian adjectives it does not agree with the noun it modifies. Use "its" when the possessor is a thing or a neuter noun.
Usage info
Pronounced as "yevo".
Examples
Его Вели́чество ждут.
His Majesty is waiting.
Я́рость прояви́лась на его лице́.
Anger showed on his face.
Кажется, нико́му неинтересно его мне́ние.
It seems that nobody takes any notice of his opinions.
Его здоро́вье пошатну́лось.
He declined in health.
Его заболева́ние вызвано плохо́й пого́дой.
It was the bad weather that caused his illness.
Вопреки обще́ственному мне́нию о Ньютоне, большинство́ его рабо́т бы́ло посвящено не нау́ке, а теоло́гии, мистици́зму и алхи́мии.
Contrary to Newton's public image, most of his work was not devoted to science but rather to theology, mysticism and alchemy.
Word familyего́PRO
- его́his
- обо́егоboth
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