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Welcome to the Tatar Grammar lesson focusing on Prepositions! In this lesson, you will explore the essential role that prepositions play in the Tatar language. Prepositions are crucial for expressing relationships between words, especially when it comes to location and time. Just like in English, knowing how to use prepositions correctly allows you to form coherent and meaningful sentences.

Why are Prepositions Important?

In Tatar, prepositions help clarify actions, describe locations, and indicate timeframes. Imagine trying to share your daily routine without being able to specify where or when things happen! Just think about how often you use phrases like "in the house," "at the park," or "before dinner." Without prepositions, your sentences would lose clarity, leaving listeners guessing about your intended meaning.

In this lesson, we will cover:

• Types of Prepositions

• Common Tatar Prepositions with Examples

• Exercises to Practice Using Prepositions

Types of Prepositions

Prepositions in Tatar can be categorized based on their function. Here are the main types you'll encounter:

1. Prepositions of Location: Indicate where something is.

2. Prepositions of Time: Indicate when something happens.

3. Prepositions of Direction: Indicate movement towards something.

4. Other Relationships: Expressing various other relationships between words.

Common Tatar Prepositions

Let’s dive into some common Tatar prepositions, categorized by their function. We'll also provide examples to illustrate their usage.

Prepositions of Location

Tatar	Pronunciation	English
өстендә	üstendä	on
янында	yanında	near
эчендә	eçendä	inside
алдында	aldında	in front of
артында	artında	behind

These prepositions help you describe the position of objects or people in relation to one another. For example:

• Китап өстендә. (The book is on the table.)

Prepositions of Time

Tatar	Pronunciation	English
алдында	aldında	before
соң	soñ	after
вакытта	waqıtta	during
вакыттан	waqıttan	from time
бергә	bergä	together

Prepositions of time allow you to specify when events occur, which is vital for clear communication. For example:

• Кичке алтыда. (At six in the evening.)

Prepositions of Direction

Tatar	Pronunciation	English
эченә	eçenä	into
юнәлешендә	yünäleşendä	towards
аша	aşaqa	through
кырыенда	qırıında	at the edge of
янәшәсендә	yanaşasında	beside

These prepositions indicate movement and direction, which is essential for giving directions or describing actions. For example:

• Миңа кил. (Come to me.)

Other Relationships

Tatar	Pronunciation	English
белән	belän	with
өчен	öçen	for
кебек	kebek	like
каршы	qarşı	against
турында	turında	about

These prepositions describe various relationships between subjects and objects in sentences. For example:

• Мин аның белән киләм. (I am coming with him.)

Practice Scenarios

Now that you’ve learned about Tatar prepositions, it’s time to put your knowledge into practice! Here are some exercises to help you solidify what you’ve learned.

Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks

Choose the correct preposition from the list to complete the sentences.

1. Китап ______ өстендә. (on)

2. Мин ______ укырга бардым. (to study)

3. Котлет ______ пешерәм. (during cooking)

4. Син ______ минем белән кил. (with)

5. Кәеф ______ яхшы. (like)

Answers:

1. өстендә

2. укырга

3. вакытта

4. белән

5. кебек

Exercise 2: Translation

Translate the following sentences from English to Tatar, using the appropriate prepositions.

1. The cat is inside the house.

2. We will meet at the park.

3. She arrived before me.

4. They walked through the forest.

5. This gift is for you.

Answers:

1. Песи йортта.

2. Без паркта очрашырбыз.

3. Ул миңа алдан килде.

4. Алар урман аша йөрде.

5. Бу бүләк синең өчен.

Exercise 3: Match the Sentences

Match the English sentences with their Tatar equivalents.

| English Sentence | Tatar Sentence |

|------------------------------------|-------------------------------------|

| 1. I am going to the store. | A. Мин кибеткә барам. |

| 2. The dog is behind the fence. | B. Эт киртә артында. |

| 3. We will meet at noon. | C. Без төшке вакытта очрашырбыз. |

| 4. She is sitting on the chair. | D. Ул урындыкта утыра. |

| 5. I will call you after dinner. | E. Мин кичке аштан соң сине шалтыратам.|

Answers:

1 - A

2 - B

3 - C

4 - D

5 - E

Exercise 4: Create Your Own Sentences

Write three sentences using different prepositions you learned in this lesson. Try to incorporate both location and time.

Example Sentences:

1. Книга өстендә карандаш бар. (There is a pencil on the book.)

2. Без кичке алтыда очрашабыз. (We will meet at six in the evening.)

3. Ул парктта безнең белән булды. (She was with us at the park.)

Answers: (Students' own sentences)

Exercise 5: Identify the Prepositions

Read the following sentences and underline the prepositions.

1. Мин өйдә укыйм. (I study at home.)

2. Алар кичә киноны карадылар. (They watched a movie yesterday.)

3. Кем синең белән килде? (Who came with you?)

4. Мин бу китап турында сөйләшәм. (I talk about this book.)

5. Ул минем янымда утыра. (She sits next to me.)

Answers: (Students' answers)

Exercise 6: Fill in the Correct Preposition

Choose the correct preposition to fill in the blanks.

1. Кем ______ синең белән? (with)

2. Без ______ туган көнендә бәйрәм итәрбез. (on)

3. Коты ______ янында. (near)

4. Бу китап ______ бик кызыклы. (about)

5. Ул ______ миңа ярдәм итте. (for)

Answers:

1. белән

2. туган

3. янында

4. турында

5. өчен

Exercise 7: Sentence Scramble

Unscramble the words to form correct sentences using prepositions.

1. (түгәрәк / стена / каршында / йорт)

2. (син / китап / өстендә / бар / яратам)

3. (мин / кичә / туган / матур / көн / уздырам)

4. (без / кибет / барабыз)

5. (мин / янында / синең / бу / бар / утырам)

Answers:

1. Йорт стена каршында.

2. Мин китап өстендә бар яратам.

3. Мин кичә матур туган көн уздырам.

4. Без кибеткә барабыз.

5. Мин синең янында бу утырам.

Exercise 8: Complete the Dialogue

Complete the following dialogue using the appropriate prepositions.

A: Син кая барасың? (Where are you going?)

B: Мин ______ (the park) барам.

A: Паркта кем ______ (with) була?

B: Мин ______ (my friends) белән.

Answers:

B: Мин паркка барам.

A: Паркта кем белән була?

B: Мин дусларым белән.

Exercise 9: Describe the Picture

Look at the provided picture (imaginary) and write a short description using at least five prepositions.

Example Description:

• The dog is in the garden.

• The cat is on the roof.

• The children are playing in front of the house.

• The sun is shining above the trees.

• A bird is sitting on the fence.

Answers: (Students' descriptions)

Exercise 10: Fill in the Gaps in the Story

Use the prepositions you have learned to complete the story below.

Today is a beautiful day. The sun is shining ______ (above) the trees. I went ______ (to the park) with my friend. We saw a dog ______ (near) the pond. After playing ______ (for) an hour, we sat ______ (on) a bench to rest.

Answers:

Today is a beautiful day. The sun is shining above the trees. I went to the park with my friend. We saw a dog near the pond. After playing for an hour, we sat on a bench to rest.

In this lesson, you learned about the role of prepositions in the Tatar language, explored various examples, and practiced your skills through engaging exercises. Keep practicing, and soon you’ll find that using prepositions becomes second nature to you! Remember, just as in any language, the key to mastery is repetition and application.

Table of Contents - Tatar Course - 0 to A1

• Course Presentation

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Greetings and Introductions

• Basic Greetings
• Introducing Yourself

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Sentence Structure

• Subject-Verb-Object
• Question Formation

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Numbers and Time

• Numbers 1-20
• Telling Time

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Nouns and Pronouns

• Noun Cases
• Personal Pronouns

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Family and Relationships

• Family Members
• Describing Relationships

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Verbs and Tenses

• Present Tense
• Past Tense

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Food and Dining

• Common Foods
• Ordering at a Restaurant

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Adjectives and Adverbs

• Adjective Agreement
• Comparatives and Superlatives

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Travel and Transportation

• Modes of Transportation
• Asking for Directions

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Prepositions and Conjunctions

• Prepositions
• Conjunctions

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Hobbies and Leisure

• Sports and Activities
• Entertainment and Media

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Tatar Customs and Traditions

• Traditional Holidays
• Tatar Cuisine

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Shopping and Services

• Clothing and Accessories
• At the Market

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Negation and Commands

• Negation
• Commands and Requests

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Tatar History and Society

• Historical Overview
• Modern Tatar Society

Sources

• TATAR GRAMMAR
• Tatar Language - Structure, Writing & Alphabet

Other Lessons

• Personal pronouns
• How to Use Be
• Noun Cases
• Negation
• Question Formation
• Past Tense
• Conditional Mood
• Questions
• Subject Verb Object
• Pronouns

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