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Adjective-preposition combinations.
Practice: build the sentences →Many adjectives are regularly followed by particular prepositions, and the choice of preposition is part of the normal grammatical pattern.
Examples include good at, interested in, afraid of, responsible for, and similar combinations.
She is good at mathematics.
Она хороша в математике.
"Good at" is a common adjective-preposition combination.
He is interested in history.
Он интересуется историей.
"Interested in" is a common adjective-preposition combination.
She is afraid of dogs.
Она боится собак.
"Afraid of" is a common adjective-preposition combination.
He is responsible for the project.
Он отвечает за проект.
"Responsible for" is a common adjective-preposition combination.
The city is famous for its architecture.
Город известен своей архитектурой.
"Famous for" is a common adjective-preposition combination.
This design is similar to the original.
Этот дизайн похож на оригинал.
"Similar to" is a common adjective-preposition combination.
She is married to a doctor.
Она замужем за врачом.
"Married to" is a common adjective-preposition combination.
The room was full of people.
Комната была полна людей.
"Full of" is a common adjective-preposition combination.
Good is normally followed by at when identifying a skill or activity in which someone performs well.
For example, She is good at mathematics and He is good at explaining difficult ideas.
She is good at mathematics.
Она хороша в математике.
"Good at" is used with a skill or activity.
He is good at explaining difficult ideas.
Он хорошо объясняет сложные идеи.
"Good at" is used with a skill or activity.
She is good at playing the piano.
Она хорошо играет на пианино.
"Good at" is used with a skill or activity.
He is good at solving problems.
Он хорошо решает проблемы.
"Good at" is used with a skill or activity.
She is good at learning languages.
Она хорошо учит языки.
"Good at" is used with a skill or activity.
He is good at drawing.
Он хорошо рисует.
"Good at" is used with a skill or activity.
She is good at cooking.
Она хорошо готовит.
"Good at" is used with a skill or activity.
He is good at sports.
Он хорош в спорте.
"Good at" is used with a skill or activity.
Bad is normally followed by at when identifying a skill or activity in which someone performs poorly.
For example, I am bad at remembering names.
I am bad at remembering names.
Я плохо запоминаю имена.
"Bad at" is used with a skill or activity.
She is bad at maths.
Она плоха в математике.
"Bad at" is used with a skill or activity.
He is bad at cooking.
Он плохо готовит.
"Bad at" is used with a skill or activity.
They are bad at planning.
Они плохо планируют.
"Bad at" is used with a skill or activity.
I am bad at drawing.
Я плохо рисую.
"Bad at" is used with a skill or activity.
She is bad at sports.
Она плоха в спорте.
"Bad at" is used with a skill or activity.
He is bad at singing.
Он плохо поёт.
"Bad at" is used with a skill or activity.
We are bad at remembering dates.
Мы плохо запоминаем даты.
"Bad at" is used with a skill or activity.
Interested is normally followed by in when identifying a subject, activity, or area that attracts someone's attention.
For example, She is interested in history and They are interested in learning Spanish.
She is interested in history.
Она интересуется историей.
"Interested in" is used with a subject or activity.
They are interested in learning Spanish.
Они заинтересованы в изучении испанского.
"Interested in" is used with a subject or activity.
He is interested in art.
Он интересуется искусством.
"Interested in" is used with a subject or activity.
I am interested in photography.
Я интересуюсь фотографией.
"Interested in" is used with a subject or activity.
She is interested in politics.
Она интересуется политикой.
"Interested in" is used with a subject or activity.
They are interested in science.
Они интересуются наукой.
"Interested in" is used with a subject or activity.
He is interested in music.
Он интересуется музыкой.
"Interested in" is used with a subject or activity.
We are interested in travel.
Мы интересуемся путешествиями.
"Interested in" is used with a subject or activity.
When a verb follows interested in, the verb normally takes the gerund form because in is a preposition.
For example, She is interested in learning Spanish, not interested in to learn Spanish.
She is interested in learning Spanish.
Она заинтересована в изучении испанского.
"Interested in" is followed by a gerund.
He is interested in studying law.
Он заинтересован в изучении права.
"Interested in" is followed by a gerund.
They are interested in moving abroad.
Они заинтересованы в переезде за границу.
"Interested in" is followed by a gerund.
I am interested in learning to cook.
Я заинтересован в обучении готовке.
"Interested in" is followed by a gerund.
She is interested in taking the course.
Она заинтересована в прохождении курса.
"Interested in" is followed by a gerund.
He is interested in buying a new car.
Он заинтересован в покупке новой машины.
"Interested in" is followed by a gerund.
We are interested in joining the club.
Мы заинтересованы в присоединении к клубу.
"Interested in" is followed by a gerund.
She is interested in starting her own business.
Она заинтересована в открытии своего бизнеса.
"Interested in" is followed by a gerund.
Afraid is normally followed by of when identifying what or whom someone fears.
For example, He is afraid of dogs and She is afraid of making mistakes.
He is afraid of dogs.
Он боится собак.
"Afraid of" is used with what someone fears.
She is afraid of making mistakes.
Она боится совершать ошибки.
"Afraid of" is used with what someone fears.
I am afraid of heights.
Я боюсь высоты.
"Afraid of" is used with what someone fears.
They are afraid of the dark.
Они боятся темноты.
"Afraid of" is used with what someone fears.
She is afraid of spiders.
Она боится пауков.
"Afraid of" is used with what someone fears.
He is afraid of flying.
Он боится летать.
"Afraid of" is used with what someone fears.
We are afraid of losing.
Мы боимся проиграть.
"Afraid of" is used with what someone fears.
She is afraid of being alone.
Она боится оставаться одна.
"Afraid of" is used with what someone fears.
Proud is normally followed by of when identifying the person, thing, or achievement that causes pride.
For example, She is proud of her son and We are proud of winning the competition.
She is proud of her son.
Она гордится своим сыном.
"Proud of" is used with the cause of pride.
We are proud of winning the competition.
Мы гордимся победой в соревновании.
"Proud of" is used with the cause of pride.
He is proud of his achievements.
Он гордится своими достижениями.
"Proud of" is used with the cause of pride.
I am proud of my team.
Я горжусь своей командой.
"Proud of" is used with the cause of pride.
They are proud of their work.
Они гордятся своей работой.
"Proud of" is used with the cause of pride.
She is proud of her progress.
Она гордится своим прогрессом.
"Proud of" is used with the cause of pride.
He is proud of his heritage.
Он гордится своим наследием.
"Proud of" is used with the cause of pride.
We are proud of our accomplishments.
Мы гордимся своими достижениями.
"Proud of" is used with the cause of pride.
Responsible is normally followed by for when identifying a duty, task, person, or area of responsibility.
For example, She is responsible for the project and He is responsible for managing the team.
She is responsible for the project.
Она отвечает за проект.
"Responsible for" is used with a duty or task.
He is responsible for managing the team.
Он отвечает за управление командой.
"Responsible for" is used with a duty or task.
She is responsible for the budget.
Она отвечает за бюджет.
"Responsible for" is used with a duty or task.
He is responsible for customer service.
Он отвечает за обслуживание клиентов.
"Responsible for" is used with a duty or task.
They are responsible for the safety of the passengers.
Они отвечают за безопасность пассажиров.
"Responsible for" is used with a duty or task.
I am responsible for training new employees.
Я отвечаю за обучение новых сотрудников.
"Responsible for" is used with a duty or task.
She is responsible for maintaining the equipment.
Она отвечает за обслуживание оборудования.
"Responsible for" is used with a duty or task.
He is responsible for organizing the event.
Он отвечает за организацию мероприятия.
"Responsible for" is used with a duty or task.
Famous is normally followed by for when identifying the reason for which a person or place is well known.
For example, The city is famous for its architecture.
The city is famous for its architecture.
Город известен своей архитектурой.
"Famous for" is used with the reason for fame.
She is famous for her research.
Она известна своими исследованиями.
"Famous for" is used with the reason for fame.
The region is famous for its wine.
Регион известен своим вином.
"Famous for" is used with the reason for fame.
He is famous for his novels.
Он известен своими романами.
"Famous for" is used with the reason for fame.
The country is famous for its cuisine.
Страна известна своей кухней.
"Famous for" is used with the reason for fame.
She is famous for her acting.
Она известна своей актёрской игрой.
"Famous for" is used with the reason for fame.
The city is famous for its festivals.
Город известен своими фестивалями.
"Famous for" is used with the reason for fame.
He is famous for his inventions.
Он известен своими изобретениями.
"Famous for" is used with the reason for fame.
Different is commonly followed by from when comparing one person, thing, or situation with another.
For example, This approach is different from the previous one.
This approach is different from the previous one.
Этот подход отличается от предыдущего.
"Different from" is used in comparisons.
Her answer is different from mine.
Её ответ отличается от моего.
"Different from" is used in comparisons.
This design is different from the original.
Этот дизайн отличается от оригинала.
"Different from" is used in comparisons.
His opinion is different from hers.
Его мнение отличается от её.
"Different from" is used in comparisons.
The new system is different from the old one.
Новая система отличается от старой.
"Different from" is used in comparisons.
This method is different from what we used before.
Этот метод отличается от того, что мы использовали раньше.
"Different from" is used in comparisons.
Their culture is different from ours.
Их культура отличается от нашей.
"Different from" is used in comparisons.
The result is different from what we expected.
Результат отличается от того, что мы ожидали.
"Different from" is used in comparisons.
Different to is common in British English and different than occurs especially in American English, while different from is widely accepted across varieties.
For example, Her answer is different from mine. Different to is common in British usage, while different than is common in American usage.
Her answer is different from mine.
Её ответ отличается от моего.
"Different from" is widely accepted.
Her answer is different to mine.
Её ответ отличается от моего.
"Different to" is common in British English.
Her answer is different than mine.
Её ответ отличается от моего.
"Different than" is common in American English.
This approach is different from the previous one.
Этот подход отличается от предыдущего.
"Different from" is widely accepted.
This approach is different to the previous one.
Этот подход отличается от предыдущего.
"Different to" is common in British English.
This approach is different than the previous one.
Этот подход отличается от предыдущего.
"Different than" is common in American English.
The result is different from what we expected.
Результат отличается от того, что мы ожидали.
"Different from" is widely accepted.
The result is different to what we expected.
Результат отличается от того, что мы ожидали.
"Different to" is common in British English.
Similar is normally followed by to when identifying something that resembles another person or thing.
For example, This design is similar to the original.
This design is similar to the original.
Этот дизайн похож на оригинал.
"Similar to" is used in comparisons.
Her dress is similar to mine.
Её платье похоже на моё.
"Similar to" is used in comparisons.
This problem is similar to the previous one.
Эта проблема похожа на предыдущую.
"Similar to" is used in comparisons.
His situation is similar to hers.
Его ситуация похожа на её.
"Similar to" is used in comparisons.
The new system is similar to the old one.
Новая система похожа на старую.
"Similar to" is used in comparisons.
This method is similar to what we used before.
Этот метод похож на тот, что мы использовали раньше.
"Similar to" is used in comparisons.
Their culture is similar to ours.
Их культура похожа на нашу.
"Similar to" is used in comparisons.
The result is similar to what we expected.
Результат похож на то, что мы ожидали.
"Similar to" is used in comparisons.
Married is normally followed by to when identifying the person someone is married to.
For example, She is married to a doctor.
She is married to a doctor.
Она замужем за врачом.
"Married to" identifies the spouse.
He is married to my sister.
Он женат на моей сестре.
"Married to" identifies the spouse.
They are married to each other.
Они женаты друг на друге.
"Married to" identifies the spouse.
She is married to a famous actor.
Она замужем за известным актёром.
"Married to" identifies the spouse.
He is married to his childhood sweetheart.
Он женат на своей возлюбленной детства.
"Married to" identifies the spouse.
She is married to a businessman.
Она замужем за бизнесменом.
"Married to" identifies the spouse.
He is married to a teacher.
Он женат на учительнице.
"Married to" identifies the spouse.
They have been married to each other for ten years.
Они женаты друг на друге десять лет.
"Married to" identifies the spouse.
Full is normally followed by of when identifying what a container, place, or situation contains.
For example, The room was full of people.
The room was full of people.
Комната была полна людей.
"Full of" identifies what a container or place contains.
The bag is full of books.
Сумка полна книг.
"Full of" identifies what a container or place contains.
The sky is full of stars.
Небо полно звёзд.
"Full of" identifies what a container or place contains.
The garden is full of flowers.
Сад полон цветов.
"Full of" identifies what a container or place contains.
The city is full of tourists.
Город полон туристов.
"Full of" identifies what a container or place contains.
The box is full of old photos.
Коробка полна старых фотографий.
"Full of" identifies what a container or place contains.
The air was full of smoke.
Воздух был полон дыма.
"Full of" identifies what a container or place contains.
The street was full of cars.
Улица была полна машин.
"Full of" identifies what a container or place contains.
Tired is normally followed by of when expressing annoyance, boredom, or lack of willingness to continue with something.
For example, I am tired of waiting.
I am tired of waiting.
Я устал ждать.
"Tired of" expresses annoyance or boredom.
She is tired of the noise.
Она устала от шума.
"Tired of" expresses annoyance or boredom.
He is tired of his job.
Он устал от своей работы.
"Tired of" expresses annoyance or boredom.
We are tired of the same routine.
Мы устали от одной и той же рутины.
"Tired of" expresses annoyance or boredom.
They are tired of complaining.
Они устали жаловаться.
"Tired of" expresses annoyance or boredom.
I am tired of being ignored.
Я устал от того, что меня игнорируют.
"Tired of" expresses annoyance or boredom.
She is tired of the rain.
Она устала от дождя.
"Tired of" expresses annoyance or boredom.
He is tired of arguing.
Он устал спорить.
"Tired of" expresses annoyance or boredom.
Keen is commonly followed by on in British English when expressing enthusiasm or interest.
For example, She is keen on photography.
She is keen on photography.
Она увлекается фотографией.
"Keen on" expresses enthusiasm or interest.
He is keen on sports.
Он увлекается спортом.
"Keen on" expresses enthusiasm or interest.
They are keen on travelling.
Они увлекаются путешествиями.
"Keen on" expresses enthusiasm or interest.
I am keen on learning languages.
Я увлекаюсь изучением языков.
"Keen on" expresses enthusiasm or interest.
She is keen on cooking.
Она увлекается готовкой.
"Keen on" expresses enthusiasm or interest.
He is keen on music.
Он увлекается музыкой.
"Keen on" expresses enthusiasm or interest.
We are keen on trying new things.
Мы увлекаемся пробовать новое.
"Keen on" expresses enthusiasm or interest.
She is keen on volunteering.
Она увлекается волонтёрством.
"Keen on" expresses enthusiasm or interest.
Dependent is normally followed by on when identifying the person, thing, or condition on which something relies.
For example, The result is dependent on several factors.
The result is dependent on several factors.
Результат зависит от нескольких факторов.
"Dependent on" identifies what something relies on.
The success is dependent on your effort.
Успех зависит от твоих усилий.
"Dependent on" identifies what something relies on.
The price is dependent on demand.
Цена зависит от спроса.
"Dependent on" identifies what something relies on.
The plan is dependent on the weather.
План зависит от погоды.
"Dependent on" identifies what something relies on.
The outcome is dependent on the team.
Результат зависит от команды.
"Dependent on" identifies what something relies on.
Your health is dependent on your diet.
Твоё здоровье зависит от диеты.
"Dependent on" identifies what something relies on.
The project is dependent on funding.
Проект зависит от финансирования.
"Dependent on" identifies what something relies on.
The decision is dependent on the board.
Решение зависит от совета.
"Dependent on" identifies what something relies on.
Based is normally followed by on when identifying the evidence, information, or source used as the foundation for something.
For example, The report is based on recent research.
The report is based on recent research.
Отчёт основан на недавних исследованиях.
"Based on" identifies the foundation or source.
The film is based on a true story.
Фильм основан на реальной истории.
"Based on" identifies the foundation or source.
The decision is based on the evidence.
Решение основано на доказательствах.
"Based on" identifies the foundation or source.
The calculation is based on accurate data.
Расчёт основан на точных данных.
"Based on" identifies the foundation or source.
The conclusion is based on the results.
Вывод основан на результатах.
"Based on" identifies the foundation or source.
The theory is based on observation.
Теория основана на наблюдении.
"Based on" identifies the foundation or source.
The novel is based on real events.
Роман основан на реальных событиях.
"Based on" identifies the foundation or source.
The study is based on a large sample.
Исследование основано на большой выборке.
"Based on" identifies the foundation or source.
Known is followed by for when identifying the characteristic, achievement, or feature for which someone or something is famous or recognized.
For example, The region is known for its vineyards.
The region is known for its vineyards.
Регион известен своими виноградниками.
"Known for" identifies the reason for recognition.
She is known for her research.
Она известна своими исследованиями.
"Known for" identifies the reason for recognition.
The city is known for its architecture.
Город известен своей архитектурой.
"Known for" identifies the reason for recognition.
He is known for his novels.
Он известен своими романами.
"Known for" identifies the reason for recognition.
The country is known for its cuisine.
Страна известна своей кухней.
"Known for" identifies the reason for recognition.
She is known for her acting.
Она известна своей актёрской игрой.
"Known for" identifies the reason for recognition.
The city is known for its festivals.
Город известен своими фестивалями.
"Known for" identifies the reason for recognition.
He is known for his inventions.
Он известен своими изобретениями.
"Known for" identifies the reason for recognition.
Known is followed by as when identifying the name, title, or description by which someone or something is identified.
For example, The city is known as the cultural capital of the region.
The city is known as the cultural capital of the region.
Город известен как культурная столица региона.
"Known as" identifies the name or label used.
She is known as an expert in the field.
Она известна как эксперт в этой области.
"Known as" identifies the name or label used.
He is known as a talented musician.
Он известен как талантливый музыкант.
"Known as" identifies the name or label used.
The plant is known as aloe vera.
Растение известно как алоэ вера.
"Known as" identifies the name or label used.
He is known as the father of modern physics.
Он известен как отец современной физики.
"Known as" identifies the name or label used.
The city is known as a centre for art.
Город известен как центр искусства.
"Known as" identifies the name or label used.
She is known as a pioneer in her field.
Она известна как пионер в своей области.
"Known as" identifies the name or label used.
This phenomenon is known as global warming.
Это явление известно как глобальное потепление.
"Known as" identifies the name or label used.
Known for identifies what makes someone or something recognized, while known as identifies the name or label used for them.
For example, She is known for her research and She is known as an expert in the field.
She is known for her research.
Она известна своими исследованиями.
"Known for" identifies what makes someone recognized.
She is known as an expert in the field.
Она известна как эксперт в этой области.
"Known as" identifies the name or label used.
The region is known for its vineyards.
Регион известен своими виноградниками.
"Known for" identifies what makes something recognized.
The city is known as the cultural capital.
Город известен как культурная столица.
"Known as" identifies the name or label used.
He is known for his novels.
Он известен своими романами.
"Known for" identifies what makes someone recognized.
He is known as a talented musician.
Он известен как талантливый музыкант.
"Known as" identifies the name or label used.
The country is known for its cuisine.
Страна известна своей кухней.
"Known for" identifies what makes something recognized.
This phenomenon is known as global warming.
Это явление известно как глобальное потепление.
"Known as" identifies the name or label used.
Capable is normally followed by of when identifying an ability or possible action.
For example, The system is capable of processing large files.
The system is capable of processing large files.
Система способна обрабатывать большие файлы.
"Capable of" identifies an ability or possible action.
She is capable of solving the problem.
Она способна решить проблему.
"Capable of" identifies an ability or possible action.
He is capable of great kindness.
Он способен на большую доброту.
"Capable of" identifies an ability or possible action.
The machine is capable of working continuously.
Машина способна работать непрерывно.
"Capable of" identifies an ability or possible action.
They are capable of achieving more.
Они способны достичь большего.
"Capable of" identifies an ability or possible action.
She is capable of making difficult decisions.
Она способна принимать сложные решения.
"Capable of" identifies an ability or possible action.
The team is capable of winning the championship.
Команда способна выиграть чемпионат.
"Capable of" identifies an ability or possible action.
He is capable of understanding complex ideas.
Он способен понимать сложные идеи.
"Capable of" identifies an ability or possible action.
Accustomed is followed by to when describing something that someone is familiar with through habit or experience.
For example, She is accustomed to working under pressure.
She is accustomed to working under pressure.
Она привыкла работать под давлением.
"Accustomed to" describes familiarity through habit.
He is accustomed to the noise.
Он привык к шуму.
"Accustomed to" describes familiarity through habit.
They are accustomed to living abroad.
Они привыкли жить за границей.
"Accustomed to" describes familiarity through habit.
I am accustomed to early mornings.
Я привык к ранним утрам.
"Accustomed to" describes familiarity through habit.
She is accustomed to hard work.
Она привыкла к тяжёлой работе.
"Accustomed to" describes familiarity through habit.
He is accustomed to speaking in public.
Он привык выступать публично.
"Accustomed to" describes familiarity through habit.
We are accustomed to the climate here.
Мы привыкли к здешнему климату.
"Accustomed to" describes familiarity through habit.
They are accustomed to working long hours.
Они привыкли работать долгие часы.
"Accustomed to" describes familiarity through habit.
Used to in the expression be used to means being accustomed to something and is followed by a noun, pronoun, or gerund.
For example, I am used to the noise and I am used to working late.
I am used to the noise.
Я привык к шуму.
"Used to" means accustomed to something.
I am used to working late.
Я привык работать допоздна.
"Used to" is followed by a noun or gerund.
She is used to the cold weather.
Она привыкла к холодной погоде.
"Used to" means accustomed to something.
He is used to living alone.
Он привык жить один.
"Used to" is followed by a noun or gerund.
They are used to the new system.
Они привыкли к новой системе.
"Used to" means accustomed to something.
We are used to getting up early.
Мы привыкли рано вставать.
"Used to" is followed by a noun or gerund.
She is used to speaking in public.
Она привыкла выступать публично.
"Used to" is followed by a noun or gerund.
He is used to the pressure.
Он привык к давлению.
"Used to" means accustomed to something.
When a verb follows responsible for, it normally takes the gerund form because for is a preposition.
For example, She is responsible for managing the project.
She is responsible for managing the project.
Она отвечает за управление проектом.
"Responsible for" is followed by a gerund.
He is responsible for training new staff.
Он отвечает за обучение нового персонала.
"Responsible for" is followed by a gerund.
They are responsible for maintaining the equipment.
Они отвечают за обслуживание оборудования.
"Responsible for" is followed by a gerund.
I am responsible for organizing the event.
Я отвечаю за организацию мероприятия.
"Responsible for" is followed by a gerund.
She is responsible for ensuring safety.
Она отвечает за обеспечение безопасности.
"Responsible for" is followed by a gerund.
He is responsible for handling complaints.
Он отвечает за обработку жалоб.
"Responsible for" is followed by a gerund.
We are responsible for keeping the records.
Мы отвечаем за ведение записей.
"Responsible for" is followed by a gerund.
She is responsible for leading the team.
Она отвечает за руководство командой.
"Responsible for" is followed by a gerund.
When a verb follows good at, it normally takes the gerund form.
For example, He is good at solving complex problems.
He is good at solving complex problems.
Он хорошо решает сложные проблемы.
"Good at" is followed by a gerund.
She is good at playing the piano.
Она хорошо играет на пианино.
"Good at" is followed by a gerund.
He is good at explaining difficult ideas.
Он хорошо объясняет сложные идеи.
"Good at" is followed by a gerund.
She is good at learning languages.
Она хорошо учит языки.
"Good at" is followed by a gerund.
He is good at drawing.
Он хорошо рисует.
"Good at" is followed by a gerund.
She is good at cooking.
Она хорошо готовит.
"Good at" is followed by a gerund.
He is good at sports.
Он хорош в спорте.
"Good at" is followed by a gerund.
She is good at managing her time.
Она хорошо управляет своим временем.
"Good at" is followed by a gerund.
Some adjective-preposition combinations can be followed by clauses or gerund constructions according to the adjective pattern.
For example, She is interested in what you are doing and I am worried about whether they will agree.
She is interested in what you are doing.
Она интересуется тем, что ты делаешь.
"Interested in" can be followed by a clause.
I am worried about whether they will agree.
Я беспокоюсь о том, согласятся ли они.
"Worried about" can be followed by a clause.
She is aware of how difficult the task is.
Она осознаёт, насколько сложна задача.
"Aware of" can be followed by a clause.
He is unsure about what he should do.
Он не уверен в том, что ему делать.
"Unsure about" can be followed by a clause.
They are curious about why she left.
Им любопытно, почему она ушла.
"Curious about" can be followed by a clause.
She is confident that she will succeed.
Она уверена, что добьётся успеха.
"Confident that" can be followed by a clause.
He is afraid that he might fail.
Он боится, что может потерпеть неудачу.
"Afraid that" can be followed by a clause.
We are pleased that you could come.
Мы рады, что ты смог прийти.
"Pleased that" can be followed by a clause.
Changing the preposition after an adjective can produce a different meaning or grammatical relationship.
For example, good at describes ability, while good for describes benefit or suitability.
She is good at maths.
Она хороша в математике.
"Good at" describes ability or skill.
Exercise is good for your health.
Упражнения полезны для здоровья.
"Good for" describes benefit or suitability.
He is good with children.
Он хорошо ладит с детьми.
"Good with" describes ability in dealing with people.
She is good to her parents.
Она добра к своим родителям.
"Good to" describes kind treatment.
This medicine is good for headaches.
Это лекарство помогает от головной боли.
"Good for" describes benefit or suitability.
He is good at his job.
Он хорош в своей работе.
"Good at" describes ability or skill.
Fresh air is good for you.
Свежий воздух полезен для тебя.
"Good for" describes benefit or suitability.
She is good with numbers.
Она хорошо ладит с числами.
"Good with" describes ability in dealing with things.
Good at identifies an ability or skill, while good for identifies a benefit, purpose, or suitability.
For example, She is good at maths, while Exercise is good for your health.
She is good at maths.
Она хороша в математике.
"Good at" identifies an ability or skill.
Exercise is good for your health.
Упражнения полезны для здоровья.
"Good for" identifies a benefit or suitability.
He is good at solving problems.
Он хорошо решает проблемы.
"Good at" identifies an ability or skill.
This medicine is good for headaches.
Это лекарство помогает от головной боли.
"Good for" identifies a benefit or suitability.
She is good at playing the piano.
Она хорошо играет на пианино.
"Good at" identifies an ability or skill.
Fresh air is good for you.
Свежий воздух полезен для тебя.
"Good for" identifies a benefit or suitability.
He is good at drawing.
Он хорошо рисует.
"Good at" identifies an ability or skill.
This food is good for your heart.
Эта еда полезна для сердца.
"Good for" identifies a benefit or suitability.
Sorry for commonly introduces the action or situation causing regret, while sorry about can refer to a situation or problem that causes sympathy or regret.
For example, Sorry for being late and I am sorry about the misunderstanding.
Sorry for being late.
Извините за опоздание.
"Sorry for" introduces the action causing regret.
I am sorry about the misunderstanding.
Я сожалею о недоразумении.
"Sorry about" refers to a situation or problem.
She was sorry for what she said.
Она сожалела о том, что сказала.
"Sorry for" introduces the action causing regret.
He is sorry about the accident.
Он сожалеет о несчастном случае.
"Sorry about" refers to a situation or problem.
I am sorry for the delay.
Извините за задержку.
"Sorry for" introduces the action causing regret.
She is sorry about your loss.
Она соболезнует вашей утрате.
"Sorry about" refers to a situation or problem.
He apologized, sorry for the inconvenience.
Он извинился за неудобства.
"Sorry for" introduces the action causing regret.
I am sorry about what happened.
Я сожалею о том, что произошло.
"Sorry about" refers to a situation or problem.
Angry with can identify the person who causes the anger, while angry about commonly identifies the subject or situation causing it.
For example, She is angry with me about the mistake.
She is angry with me about the mistake.
Она злится на меня из-за ошибки.
"Angry with" identifies the person; "angry about" identifies the subject.
He is angry with his boss.
Он злится на своего начальника.
"Angry with" identifies the person.
She is angry about the decision.
Она злится из-за решения.
"Angry about" identifies the subject or situation.
They are angry with the government.
Они злятся на правительство.
"Angry with" identifies the person or organization.
I am angry about the delay.
Я злюсь из-за задержки.
"Angry about" identifies the subject or situation.
He is angry with himself.
Он злится на себя.
"Angry with" identifies the person.
She is angry about the way she was treated.
Она злится из-за того, как с ней обошлись.
"Angry about" identifies the subject or situation.
We are angry with the company about the service.
Мы злимся на компанию из-за обслуживания.
"Angry with" and "about" are used together.
Some adjective-preposition combinations are strongly fixed, while others have alternatives that vary by region, register, or meaning.
For example, different from is widely accepted, while different to is especially common in British English.
Her answer is different from mine.
Её ответ отличается от моего.
"Different from" is widely accepted.
Her answer is different to mine.
Её ответ отличается от моего.
"Different to" is especially common in British English.
Her answer is different than mine.
Её ответ отличается от моего.
"Different than" is common in American English.
She is good at maths.
Она хороша в математике.
"Good at" is a fixed combination.
She is good in maths.
Она хороша в математике.
"Good in" is less common and often considered incorrect.
He is interested in art.
Он интересуется искусством.
"Interested in" is a fixed combination.
He is interested on art.
Он интересуется искусством.
"Interested on" is incorrect.
She is married to a doctor.
Она замужем за врачом.
"Married to" is a fixed combination.
Adjective-preposition combinations are often best learned as fixed collocations rather than translated word by word.
For example, interested in, good at, afraid of, and responsible for should be learned as complete patterns.
She is interested in history.
Она интересуется историей.
"Interested in" is a fixed collocation.
He is good at mathematics.
Он хорош в математике.
"Good at" is a fixed collocation.
She is afraid of dogs.
Она боится собак.
"Afraid of" is a fixed collocation.
He is responsible for the project.
Он отвечает за проект.
"Responsible for" is a fixed collocation.
The city is famous for its architecture.
Город известен своей архитектурой.
"Famous for" is a fixed collocation.
This design is similar to the original.
Этот дизайн похож на оригинал.
"Similar to" is a fixed collocation.
She is married to a doctor.
Она замужем за врачом.
"Married to" is a fixed collocation.
The room was full of people.
Комната была полна людей.
"Full of" is a fixed collocation.
Use the preposition required by the adjective and use a gerund after a preposition when a verb follows.
Common mistakes include interested on instead of interested in, good in instead of good at, married with instead of married to, and interested in to learn instead of interested in learning.
She is interested in history.
Она интересуется историей.
Correct: "interested in" is the required pattern.
She is interested on history.
Она интересуется историей.
Incorrect: "interested on" is not standard.
He is good at mathematics.
Он хорош в математике.
Correct: "good at" is the required pattern.
He is good in mathematics.
Он хорош в математике.
Incorrect: "good in" is not standard.
She is married to a doctor.
Она замужем за врачом.
Correct: "married to" is the required pattern.
She is married with a doctor.
Она замужем за врачом.
Incorrect: "married with" is not standard.
She is interested in learning Spanish.
Она заинтересована в изучении испанского.
Correct: a gerund follows the preposition.
She is interested in to learn Spanish.
Она заинтересована в изучении испанского.
Incorrect: the gerund form is required after a preposition.