Breakdown of Он включает компьютер.
он
he / it (for a masculine noun) / it (for a neuter noun)
компьютер
computer
включать
to turn on (imperfective)
Questions & Answers about Он включает компьютер.
Why does компьютер look exactly like its dictionary form if it receives the action?
This is the special rule for inanimate (non-living) masculine nouns in the accusative case. While feminine nouns change their endings, masculine objects like компьютер don't change at all when they are the direct object. They look identical to their dictionary form.
Is "turning on" just one word in Russian?
Yes! English often uses phrasal verbs (a verb plus a word like "on", "off", or "up"). Russian handles this with a single verb. Here, включает covers the entire meaning of "is turning on" or "powers on."
Does он включает mean "he turns on" or "he is turning on"?
It means both. Russian doesn't have a separate continuous tense (like "is doing" in English). You use the exact same present tense verb whether he turns the computer on every morning, or he is turning it on right at this exact moment.
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