на
- 1.
on (place), during
Ва́за стои́т на столе́. - The vase is on the table.на + object in prepositional
- 2.
on (day/week)
На сле́дующий день он не пришёл на рабо́ту. - He didn't show up for work on the following day.на + time in accusative
- 3.
on (means of transport)
Мы е́здим в шко́лу на авто́бусе. - We go to school by bus.на + means of transport in prepositional
- 4.
to (direction)
Де́вушки пошли́ на стадио́н посмотре́ть футбо́л. - The girls went to the stadium to watch a football game.на + работа, стадион, почта, фабрика, завод or урок in accusative case
- 5.
onto, upon (direction), against (something)
Ко́шка пры́гнула на сто́л. - The cat jumped onto the table.на + location in accusative case
- 6.
at (location)
Он на рабо́те, а не в ба́ре. - He is at work, not at a bar.на + работа, стадион, почта, фабрика, завод or урок in prepositional
- 7.
for, by (specify the extent of the difference)
только на 50 лет - only for 50 yearsна + duration in accusative
Usage info
- accusative: motion, direction
- prepositional: location, situation
(i) На has many literal and figurative meanings which denote various forms of direction, allocation, expenditure etc.: (ii) The main verb or adjective may denote resolve: (iii) Follows the main verb, adjective or noun may express reaction:
Examples
- На сле́дующей неде́ле мо́гут быть заморозки.It may freeze next week.
- Всё, что существу́ет на све́те - только сон.Everything that is in this world is but a dream.
- Если взгляну́ть на текст пе́сни, ясно, что он на самом де́ле ничего не значит.If you look at the lyrics, they don't really mean much.
- Дождь как из ведра́! На у́лице повсюду лу́жи, и с крыш льётся вода.It's really coming down! There are puddles all over the street, and water is pouring down from the rooftops.
- На фотогра́фии у де́вушки коро́на не из зо́лота, а из цвето́в.The girl in the picture is wearing a crown not of gold but of flowers.
- Изумле́ние, удивле́ние - э́то пе́рвый шаг на пути́ к постиже́нию.To be surprised, to wonder, is to begin to understand.
- Я ду́маю, наше совме́стное прожива́ние повлия́ло на твой стиль жи́зни.I think my living with you has influenced your way of living.
Fixed expressions
actually
despite; even though
clavus
outside
around the corner
ready for sex quickly (female); weak up front
take (on) / take over
take (on) / take over
despite
flawless / perfect
The best of the bunch
to one's misfortune; unfortunately
cartomancy
гада́ние на расто́пленном свинце́
lead pouring
forever and ever
piggyback
by a hair's breadth
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