Learn Hardcore Russian: Мой сад зеленый.

Russian typically omits the present tense of the verb “to be.” So while in English we say “My garden is green,” in Russian the linking verb “is” is understood and not explicitly stated.

How do the adjectives “Мой” and “зеленый” agree with the noun “сад”?

Both adjectives match the noun “сад” in gender, number, and case. Since “сад” is a masculine singular noun in the nominative case, the possessive pronoun “Мой” and the adjective “зеленый” take their masculine singular nominative forms.

Why is “зеленый” placed after “сад” instead of before it?

In this sentence, “зеленый” functions as a predicate adjective that describes the subject “сад,” so it comes after the noun. Although adjectives can also be placed before nouns when used attributively (as in “Мой зеленый сад”), positioning it after the noun is common when stating a condition or quality.

What does the form “Мой” indicate in this context?

“Мой” is the masculine singular form of the possessive pronoun meaning “my.” It is used here because “сад” is a masculine noun. For a feminine noun, the form would be “Моя,” and for a neuter noun, it would be “Моё.”