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Prefixes and Verbs of Motion

In this lesson, you saw verbs of motion used with various prefixes. These prefixes add an extra dimension to the basic meaning of these verbs. The prefixes you will be using most often are:

  • до- to get to, get as far as

    Как дойти до американского посольства?

    How can I get to the American Embassy?

    Мы доехали до Москвы.

    We got as far as Moscow.

  • вы- to go out, to exit, to get off

    Вам нужно выйти из метро на Новинский бульвар.

    You need to go out of the subway and onto Novinsky Boulevard.

    Вам нужно выйти на следующей остановке.

    You need to get off at the next stop.

  • пере- to cross

    Вам нужно перейти улицу.

    You need to cross the street.

    Где здесь подземный переход?

    Where's the underground crosswalk?

  • про- to cover a certain distance

    Вам нужно пройти два квартала. You need to go 2 blocks.

Упражнение №48.

Go back through this lesson and find examples of verbs of motion, both with and without prefixes. Explain their usage. With your instructor's help, try using them yourself.