Understanding Belarusian Prepositions
Prepositions are small words that help us understand how things relate to each other in space and time. In Belarusian, just like in English, they are very important for making sentences make sense.
Important Points
- Prepositions of place
- Prepositions of time
- Prepositions of direction
- Prepositions of manner
These prepositions tell us where something is. They help us understand location.
Examples
- Кніга на стале.
- Котка пад крэслам.
- Дзеці ў садзе.
These prepositions tell us when something happens. They help us understand time.
Examples
- Я пайду ў школу ў панядзелак.
- Мы сустрэнемся пасля абеду.
- Фільм пачынаецца ў сем гадзін.
Prepositions of Direction
These prepositions tell us where something is going. They help us understand movement.
Examples
- Я іду да дома.
- Птушка ляціць у неба.
- Мы едзем на мора.
These prepositions tell us how something is done. They help us understand the way in which something happens.
Examples
- Ён гаворыць з радасцю.
- Яна працуе з энтузіязмам.
- Мы танцуем пад музыку.