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very common #51A2
prepositioncolloquial
  • 1.

    for (the benefit of), for (intended for)

    Пода́рок для ма́мы.

    A present for mom.

    Takes the genitive case.

  • 2.

    for (the purpose of)

    Э́то крем для рук.

    This is a hand cream.

  • 3.

    to (in the opinion of), for

    Для меня́ э́то о́чень ва́жно.

    This is very important to me.

    Used with words like важно, трудно, странно.

Examples

Typical usagePRO

  • Purpose and function

    • для того́, что́бы + инфини́тив

      in order to (do something)

    • предназна́чено для рабо́ты

      is designed/intended for work

    • использу́ется для изме́рения

      is used for measuring

    • подхо́дит для начина́ющих

      is suitable for beginners

  • Who it’s for (recipients)

    • для меня́

      for me

    • для тебя́

      for you (sing.)

    • для него́

      for him/it

    • для неё

      for her

  • Assessment (Adj. + для)

    • поле́зно для здоро́вья

      good for your health

    • вре́дно для лёгких

      harmful to the lungs

    • опа́сно для жи́зни

      life‑threatening

    • ва́жно для карье́ры

      important for one’s career

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Related words

Synonyms

  • и́з-подfrom under; from (custody); formerly containing; from near 

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Contributions

  • Iron edited translation 1 month ago.
  • nrimanliyev edited translation and tags 2 months ago.
  • Kevin Ding edited tags 2 years ago.
  • drvuquangson edited translation 3 years ago.

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