Russian lessons: when to spell one "n" and when to spell two "n"

How and where to write "n" and "nn" are studied in schools. But the spelling of words with these suffixes raises questions even among adults. We have compiled a guide on different parts of speech so that you can refresh your knowledge. For more information, see the Izvestia article.

N and NN in nominative adjectives

One N

— In adjectives formed with the suffix -in-, -an-, -yang-:

Goose;

Sandy;

Silver.

Exceptions: in the words glass, tin, wooden, "nn" is written despite the suffix -yang-.

— In adjectives that have the suffix -iy-, and the base of the generating noun ends in -n-. Basically, these adjectives denote belonging to animals:

Dolphinarium;

Peacock;

The monkey one.

Two N's

— The base of the generating noun contains an "n", the suffix adds another one:

Autumn — autumn;

Fog — foggy.

The stone is made of stone.

Exception: the word windy is written with one "n", but derivatives, for example, windless, with two.

— The suffixes -onn-, -enn- are used. Such words usually denote a feature or a relation:

The station;

Vital;

Morning.

N and NN in verbal adjectives

One N

— The adjective is formed from an imperfect verb without a prefix and dependent words. Such words denote a property, not a process.

To paint — colored;

Knit — knitted.

Roast is fried.

Two N's

— The adjective is formed from a perfect verb:

Solve — solved;

Buy — bought.

Exception: wounded, imprisoned, named (brother).

— There is a prefix (except "not"):

Fill in — filled in.

Worry — chewed up;

Roast — fried.

— There are dependent words:

An oil-painted fence;

A knitted sweater;

Grilled potatoes.

— The suffixes -ova-, -eva-, -irova- are used:

Pickled;

Tabooed.

Exceptions: forged, chewed, pecked.

N and NN in adverbs, short adjectives, and participles

One N

— The original adjective from which the adverb is formed has one "n":

Rabid — madly.

Windy is windy.

Two N's

— The original adjective from which the adverb is formed has two n's:

Solemn — solemn.

Nameless — nameless.

N and NN in nouns

One N

— If the base of the original adjective or participle is one "n":

Maslenyi — Maslenitsa;

Young is youth.

Two N's

— If there are two "n's" at the base of the original adjective or participle:

Strange is an oddity:

Educated is a pupil.

Knowledge consolidation test

Check yourself: choose one or two "n's".

1. Painted floor.

2. Solve the problem.

3. A soldier wounded in battle.

4. The art is done.

5. Tuma_o on the street.

6. The strangeness of behavior.

7. Pickled vegetables.

8. The wind blows.

9. Education_ic of the school.

10. Solve the problem.