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ко

often used (#309)B1
  • 1.

    to, towards

    with dative

  • 2.

    by, for

Usage info

This is a variant of "к" that is used before words starting with awkward consonant clusters, such as "мн-," "вс-," "дн-," and "вт-."

Examples

Typical usagePRO

  • To/toward a person (motion, contact)

    • подойти ко мнé

      come up to me

    • прийти ко мнé в гoсти

      come visit me

    • зайти ко мнé

      drop by my place

    • обрати́ться ко мнé за пóмощью

      turn to me for help

  • Deadlines and occasions

    • ко врéмени

      by the time

    • ко вто́рнику

      by Tuesday

    • ко дню рожде́ния

      for (someone’s) birthday

    • ко пра́зднику

      for the holiday

  • Attitude and treatment

    • относи́ться ко мнé как к ребёнку

      treat me like a child

    • относи́ться ко всему́ споко́йно

      take everything calmly

    • привы́кнуть ко всему́

      get used to anything

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Related words

  • к

    towards; to; by (time); for the purpose of 

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Contributions

  • Тостада edited related words 2 years ago.
  • Тостада edited usage info 2 years ago.
  • Тостада edited translation 2 years ago.
  • Lara_Baosso edited translation 3 years ago.

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