To, towards in Russian 🇷🇺

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Tips to remember the Russian word “к”:
Imagine a car driving “to” or “towards” a certain destination, and think of the “к” sound of the car engine humming as it moves.

Explanations:
– “К” is a preposition in Russian that typically translates to “to” or “towards” in English.
– It is used to indicate direction or movement towards a person, place, or thing.

Other words that mean the same thing:
– “На” (na): Can also mean “to” when indicating a specific destination, but it often carries the meaning of “onto” or “for” depending on the context.
– “В” (v): Usually means “in” or “into,” but in some contexts, it can be used similarly to “к.”

Alternate meanings like slang:
– In a casual or colloquial context, there aren’t significant slang uses for “к,” but it is often found in idiomatic expressions.

Examples of sentences that use it:
– Я иду к тебе. (Ya idu k tebe.) – I am going to you.
– Мы направляемся к дому. (My napravlyaemsya k domu.) – We are heading towards the house.
– Он подошёл к двери. (On podoshyol k dveri.) – He walked up to the door.

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Some example sentences:

Он бежит к своей машине. – He is running to his car.
Я иду к магазину. – I am walking towards the store.
Мы отправляемся к реке на пикник. – We are going to the river for a picnic.

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