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
- prep Concerning a particular subject; on the topic of.
- prep Surrounding, or in various places within an area.
- adv Close to a number, amount, or time; approximately.
- adj On the point of doing something; on the verge of.
against — full definition
- prep In opposition to; contrary to.
- prep In physical contact with, touching and typically supported by.
- prep In competition with; versus.
- prep As protection from, or in preparation for.