| A specific preposition is often required by the government pattern of a verb. Here are a few examples: | ||
| перевестќ на + Acc. | translate into |
Переведќте іту статьє на англќйский язІк. Translate this article into English. |
| говорќть на + Prep. | speak in |
Онђ говорќт на англќйском языкљ. She speaks English. |
| игрђть на + Prep. | play on an instrument |
МІ бџдем игрђть на флљйте. We'll play the flute. |
| игрђть в + Acc. | play a game |
Ї бџду игрђть в тљннис. I'll play tennis. |
| попросќть у + Gen. | request of somebody |
Попросќте икрџ у Ивђна Петрћвича. Ask Ivan Petrovich for caviar. |
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