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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 дойти́ до америка́нского посо́льства?

    How can I get to the American Embassy?

    Мы дое́хали до Москвы́.

    We got as far as Moscow.

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

    Вам ну́жно вы́йти из метро́ на Нови́нский бульва́р.

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

    Вам ну́жно вы́йти на сле́дующей остано́вке.

    You need to get off at the next stop.

  • пере- to cross

    Вам ну́жно перейти́ у́лицу.

    You need to cross the street.

    Где здесь подзе́мный перехо́д?

    Where's the underground crosswalk?

  • про- to cover a certain distance

    Вам ну́жно пройти́ два кварта́ла. You need to go 2 blocks.

Упражне́ние №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.