Language/Belarusian/Grammar/Locative-Prepositions

Belarusian Grammar → Prepositions → Locative Prepositions

As a Belarusian language teacher with over 20 years of experience, I'm excited to introduce you to the world of Belarusian locative prepositions!

Belarusian language has six cases, and the locative case is one of them. This case is used to describe the location of a person or object in relation to something else. Locative prepositions are words that indicate where something or someone is located. They are essential in forming phrases and sentences in Belarusian.

Take some time to dive into these other pages after completing this lesson: Plurals & Adverbs.

Understanding Locative Prepositions

Belarusian locative prepositions indicate the location of things or persons. Some examples of the most common locative prepositions are “у”, "на", “ў”, "пры", "до", and "ад".

Belarusian Locative Prepositions and their English Translations

Here is a table showing the different locative prepositions and their corresponding English translations:

Belarusian	Pronunciation	English Translation
у	[u]	in, at, on
на	[na]	on
ў	[ʊ]	on the territory of, at the place of, among
пры	[prɨ]	about, near, in the vicinity of, at the house of
до	[dɔ]	until, to, by
ад	[at]	from, since

Examples of Locative Prepositions in Use

Here are some examples of locative prepositions used in sentences:

• Я жыву ў Беларусі. (I live in Belarus.)
• Ён зрабіў прэзентацыю пры студэнцкім доме. (He gave a presentation near the student dormitory.)
• Я паехаў на вакацыі да маці ў гасці. (I went on vacation to visit my mother.)
• Гэты лес знаходзіцца на тэрыторыі нацыянальнага запаведніка. (This forest is located on the territory of a national nature reserve.)
• Сонца сядзець да 8 гадзіны раніцы. (The sun sets until 8 in the morning.)
• Праўда, Яўгенія Літвінас з'яўлялася ад Карэі да Польшчы. (Indeed, Eugenia Litvinas traveled from Korea to Poland.)

Tips for Learning Belarusian Locative Prepositions

Here are some tips that can make learning Belarusian locative prepositions fun and easy:

• Listen to Belarusian radio and watch Belarusian television shows, movies, and videos. This will help you train your ear and better understand how words and phrases are used in context.
• Try to memorize phrases and sentences that use locative prepositions. This will help you practice grammar and get a better grasp of the language.
• Speak with native Belarusian speakers to practice your pronunciation, grammar, and intonation. Join a conversation club or find a language exchange partner online.
• Learn about Belarusian culture and customs. Understanding the context in which the language is used can help you better understand how to use locative prepositions.

I hope this lesson has been informative and helpful in your journey to mastering the Belarusian language. Happy learning!

Table of Contents - Belarusian Course - 0 to A1

• Course Presentation

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Basics

• Introducing Yourself
• Numbers and Time

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Nouns

• Gender
• Cases
• Plurals

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Family

• Family Members
• Family Events

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Verbs

• Present Tense
• Infinitives
• Past Tense
• Imperative

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Food

• Ingredients
• Traditional Dishes

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Belarusian Holidays

• New Year's
• Kupalle

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Adjectives

• Gender Agreement
• Comparatives
• Superlatives

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Transportation

• Public Transportation
• Traveling by Car

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Belarusian Folklore

• Belarusian Mythology
• Famous Folktales

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Prepositions

• Locative Prepositions
• Prepositional Case

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Environment

• Nature
• Climate
• National Symbols

Other Lessons

• Adverbs
• Gender
• Pronouns
• Prepositional Case
• Negation
• How to Use Be
• Cases
• Future Tense
• How to Use Have
• Present Tense