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на — meaning in English

na

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English meaning

  • about prep Concerning a particular subject; on the topic of.
  • against prep In opposition to; contrary to.
  • astride adverb With one leg on each side of something.
  • at preposition Indicating a specific location or place.
  • by prep Near or next to something.
  • for prep Intended to benefit, belong to, or be given to someone or something.
  • into preposition Moving toward the inside of something.
  • on prep Positioned at, upon, or touching the surface of something.
  • onto prep Moving to a position on top of or upon something.
  • over adj Finished; ended.
  • times prep Multiplied by.
  • to particle Used before a verb to form the infinitive.
  • toward preposition In the direction of a place, person, or thing.
  • upon prep A more formal or literary word for "on".
  • voilà interjection Said when you reveal or produce something, to draw attention to a finished result or a neat solution.

Senses

на is used for these senses in English:

  • about On one’s person; nearby the person. [from ca. 1350–1470]
  • against In exchange for.
  • astride With one’s legs on either side of.
  • at In, near, or in the general vicinity of (a particular place).
  • at In the direction of; towards; (often implied to be in a hostile or careless manner).
  • by Indicates the amount of change, difference or discrepancy
  • for Towards; in the direction of.
  • here you are (idiomatic) Said when handing something over to someone or doing a favour to them, usually to draw the recipient's attention to the exchange; equivalent to “thank you” when receiving something.

about — full definition

  1. prep Concerning a particular subject; on the topic of.
  2. prep Surrounding, or in various places within an area.
  3. adv Close to a number, amount, or time; approximately.
  4. adj On the point of doing something; on the verge of.

against — full definition

  1. prep In opposition to; contrary to.
  2. prep In physical contact with, touching and typically supported by.
  3. prep In competition with; versus.
  4. prep As protection from, or in preparation for.

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