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Introduction

Welcome to the lesson on Ukrainian prepositions! Prepositions are an essential part of any language, including Ukrainian. They help us express relationships between different objects, people, or places. In this lesson, we will explore various prepositions in Ukrainian, such as 'in', 'on', 'at', and 'with'. We will learn their usage, pronunciation, and practice incorporating them into sentences and conversations. By the end of this lesson, you will have a solid understanding of Ukrainian prepositions and be able to use them confidently in your everyday communication.

Prepositions in Ukrainian

Prepositions in Ukrainian are words that link nouns, pronouns, or phrases to other words in a sentence. They provide information about location, time, manner, and other relationships between different elements. Let's take a look at some common prepositions in Ukrainian:

Basic Prepositions

Here are some basic prepositions in Ukrainian along with their English translations:

Ukrainian	Pronunciation	English
в	v	in, into
на	na	on, onto
під	pid	under, beneath
за	za	behind, beyond
перед	pered	in front of, before
між	mizh	between, among
над	nad	above, over
після	pislya	after
поза	poza	outside, beyond
серед	sered	among, amidst

These prepositions are used in various contexts and have different nuances of meaning. As you progress in your Ukrainian language learning journey, you will come across more prepositions and learn how to use them effectively.

Prepositions of Place

Ukrainian prepositions of place help us describe the location or position of objects or people. Here are some commonly used prepositions of place in Ukrainian:

• В (v) - in, into
• На (na) - on, onto
• Під (pid) - under, beneath
• За (za) - behind, beyond
• Перед (pered) - in front of, before
• Між (mizh) - between, among
• Над (nad) - above, over
• Поза (poza) - outside, beyond
• Серед (sered) - among, amidst

Let's see these prepositions in action:

- Я живу в Україні. (Ya zhyvu v Ukrayini.) - I live in Ukraine. - Книга лежить на столі. (Knyha lezhyt na stoli.) - The book is on the table. - Кіт сидить під столом. (Kit sydyt pid stolom.) - The cat is under the table. - Моя сумка знаходиться за дверима. (Moya sumka znakhodytsya za dveryma.) - My bag is behind the door. - Вона стоїть перед вікном. (Vona stoyit pered viknom.) - She is standing in front of the window. - Я бачу тебе між деревами. (Ya bachu tebe mizh derevamy.) - I see you between the trees. - Літак летить над хмарами. (Litak letyt nad khmaramy.) - The plane is flying above the clouds. - Ми зустрінемося поза рестораном. (My zustrinemosya poza restoranom.) - We will meet outside the restaurant. - Вона шукає ключі серед книжок. (Vona shukaye klyuchi sered knyzhok.) - She is looking for the keys among the books.

Prepositions of Time

Prepositions of time help us indicate when an action takes place. Here are some commonly used prepositions of time in Ukrainian:

• В (v) - in, at
• На (na) - on
• Після (pislya) - after
• Перед (pered) - before
• О (o) - about, around
• За (za) - in, after, over
• Протягом (protyahom) - during
• Між (mizh) - between

Let's see these prepositions in action:

- Вона приходить вчасно. (Vona prykho-dyt vchasno.) - She comes on time. - Я зустріну тебе на зупинці. (Ya zustrinu tebe na zupyntsi.) - I will meet you at the bus stop. - Він прийде після тебе. (Vin pryjde pislya tebe.) - He will come after you. - Я виходжу перед тобою. (Ya vykhodzhu pered tobo-yu.) - I am leaving before you. - Зустрінемося о шостій годині. (Zustrinemosya o shosti-h hodyni.) - Let's meet at six o'clock. - За годину він буде вдома. (Za hodynu vin bude vdoma.) - He will be home in an hour. - Протягом дня я почуваюсь краще. (Protyahom dnya ya pochu-vayus krasche.) - I feel better during the day. - Він розмовляє між снами. (Vin rozmovlyaye mizh snamy.) - He talks in his sleep.

Prepositions of Manner

Prepositions of manner describe how an action is performed. Here are some commonly used prepositions of manner in Ukrainian:

• З (z) - with
• Без (bez) - without
• Як (yak) - like, as
• На (na) - on

Let's see these prepositions in action:

- Вона говорить зі мною. (Vona hovoryt zi mnou.) - She speaks with me. - Я пішов без тебе. (Ya pishov bez tebe.) - I went without you. - Він спить як дитина. (Vin spyt yak dytyna.) - He sleeps like a baby. - Вона їде на велосипеді. (Vona yide na velosyped-i.) - She rides a bicycle.

Practice Exercises

Now that we have learned about Ukrainian prepositions, let's practice using them in sentences and conversations. Try to complete the following exercises by filling in the blanks with the appropriate preposition:

Exercise 1: Prepositions of Place 1. Коти сидять __ столом. (Koty sydyat __ stolom.) - The cats are sitting on the table. 2. Книга лежить __ полиці. (Knyha lezhyt __ politsi.) - The book is lying on the shelf. 3. Він стоїть __ дверима. (Vin stoyit __ dveryma.) - He is standing by the door. 4. Виходь __ будинок. (Vykhod __ budynok.) - Go out of the house. 5. Вона знаходиться __ парку. (Vona znakhodytsya __ parku.) - She is located in the park.

Exercise 2: Prepositions of Time 1. Я зустріну тебе __ суботу. (Ya zustrinu tebe __ subotu.) - I will meet you on Saturday. 2. Зараз __ ранок. (Zaraz __ ranok.) - It is morning now. 3. Вона прийде __ годину. (Vona pryjde __ hodynu.) - She will come in an hour. 4. Я знаходжуся тут __ день. (Ya znakhodyusya tut __ den.) - I am here all day. 5. Він вирушить __ вечір. (Vin vyru-shyt __ vechir.) - He will leave in the evening.

Exercise 3: Prepositions of Manner 1. Вчитель говорить __ учнями. (Vchy-tel hovoryt __ uchnyamy.) - The teacher speaks with the students. 2. Вона розмовляє англійською __ перекладачем. (Vona rozmovlyaye anhliyskoyu __ perek-ladachem.) - She speaks English with the translator. 3. Він плаває __ стилі брас. (Vin plavaye __ styli bras.) - He swims butterfly style. 4. Я ходжу __ роботу. (Ya khodzhu __ robotu.) - I go to work on foot. 5. Вона їде __ поїзді. (Vona yide __ poyizdi.) - She travels by train.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have completed the lesson on Ukrainian prepositions. In this lesson, we explored basic prepositions, prepositions of place, time, and manner. We practiced using them in sentences and conversations to reinforce our understanding. Prepositions are essential for expressing relationships and adding depth to our language skills. Keep practicing and incorporating prepositions into your everyday communication to become more fluent in Ukrainian. Good luck!

Table of Contents - Ukrainian Course - 0 to A1

• Course Presentation

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Greetings and Introductions

• Basic Greetings
• Introducing Yourself

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The Ukrainian Alphabet and Pronunciation

• The Alphabet
• Pronunciation Rules

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Numbers and Time

• Numbers 1-10
• Telling Time

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Nouns and Gender

• Nouns and Their Gender
• Plural Nouns

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Family and Relationships

• Family Members
• Relationships

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Pronouns and Possessives

• Personal Pronouns
• Possessive Pronouns

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Food and Dining

• Common Foods
• Eating Out

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Verbs and Tenses

• Present Tense
• Past Tense

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Travel and Transportation

• Modes of Transportation
• Asking for Directions

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Adjectives and Adverbs

• Adjectives
• Adverbs

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Hobbies and Leisure

• Hobbies
• Leisure Activities

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Ukrainian Traditions and Holidays

• Traditions
• Holidays

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Prepositions and Conjunctions

• Prepositions
• Conjunctions

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Shopping and Services

• Shopping Vocabulary
• Services Vocabulary

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Ukrainian Cuisine

• Traditional Dishes
• Eating Habits

Sources

• Ukrainian Prepositions With Cases (+ examples!) - Ukrainian Lessons
• The LingQ Ukrainian Grammar Guide - Preposition

Other Lessons

• Feminine
• Nouns
• Present tense Irregular verbs
• Conjunctions
• Pronoun
• Past Tense
• Nouns and Gender
• Nouns and Their Gender
• Questions
• Personal Pronouns

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