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Verb-preposition combinations and prepositional verbs.
Practice: build the sentences →Some verbs are regularly followed by particular prepositions, forming established grammatical patterns.
Examples include listen to, depend on, belong to, and wait for. The preposition is part of the verb pattern and is not freely interchangeable.
I listen to music every morning.
Я слушаю музыку каждое утро.
"Listen to" is a fixed verb-preposition combination.
She depends on her parents.
Она зависит от родителей.
"Depend on" is a fixed verb-preposition combination.
This book belongs to me.
Эта книга принадлежит мне.
"Belong to" is a fixed verb-preposition combination.
We are waiting for the bus.
Мы ждём автобус.
"Wait for" is a fixed verb-preposition combination.
He looked at the picture.
Он посмотрел на картину.
"Look at" is a fixed verb-preposition combination.
I am looking for my keys.
Я ищу свои ключи.
"Look for" is a fixed verb-preposition combination.
Can you look after the children?
Можешь присмотреть за детьми?
"Look after" is a fixed verb-preposition combination.
I talked to my manager.
Я поговорил с менеджером.
"Talk to" is a fixed verb-preposition combination.
Listen is normally followed by to when identifying the person, sound, or thing being listened to.
For example, Listen to me and She listens to music every evening.
Listen to me.
Слушай меня.
"Listen to" is used when identifying the person being listened to.
She listens to music every evening.
Она слушает музыку каждый вечер.
"Listen to" is used when identifying the thing being listened to.
He listens to the radio in the car.
Он слушает радио в машине.
"Listen to" is used with media.
The students listen to the teacher.
Студенты слушают учителя.
"Listen to" is used with a person.
I listen to podcasts while running.
Я слушаю подкасты во время бега.
"Listen to" is used with digital media.
She listens to classical music.
Она слушает классическую музыку.
"Listen to" is used with music genres.
Listen to the instructions carefully.
Слушайте инструкции внимательно.
"Listen to" is used with instructions.
He never listens to my advice.
Он никогда не слушает моего совета.
"Listen to" is used with advice.
Wait is normally followed by for when identifying the person or thing that is awaited.
For example, I am waiting for the bus.
I am waiting for the bus.
Я жду автобус.
"Wait for" is used with the thing being awaited.
She is waiting for her friend.
Она ждёт свою подругу.
"Wait for" is used with a person.
We waited for the rain to stop.
Мы ждали, пока дождь прекратится.
"Wait for" is used with an event.
He is waiting for an answer.
Он ждёт ответа.
"Wait for" is used with a response.
They are waiting for the results.
Они ждут результатов.
"Wait for" is used with results.
I will wait for you here.
Я подожду тебя здесь.
"Wait for" is used with a person.
She waited for the train.
Она ждала поезд.
"Wait for" is used with transport.
We are waiting for the signal.
Мы ждём сигнала.
"Wait for" is used with a signal.
Depend is normally followed by on when identifying the person, thing, or condition on which something relies.
For example, The answer depends on the circumstances.
The answer depends on the circumstances.
Ответ зависит от обстоятельств.
"Depend on" is used with conditions.
She depends on her parents for money.
Она зависит от родителей в деньгах.
"Depend on" is used with people.
The success depends on your effort.
Успех зависит от твоих усилий.
"Depend on" is used with effort.
We depend on public transport.
Мы зависим от общественного транспорта.
"Depend on" is used with systems.
The price depends on the quality.
Цена зависит от качества.
"Depend on" is used with quality.
It depends on the weather.
Это зависит от погоды.
"Depend on" is used with weather.
The outcome depends on the team.
Результат зависит от команды.
"Depend on" is used with people.
Your health depends on your diet.
Твоё здоровье зависит от диеты.
"Depend on" is used with diet.
Belong is normally followed by to when identifying the owner or group to which something is connected.
For example, This book belongs to me.
This book belongs to me.
Эта книга принадлежит мне.
"Belong to" is used with the owner.
The car belongs to my father.
Машина принадлежит моему отцу.
"Belong to" is used with a person.
This land belongs to the government.
Эта земля принадлежит правительству.
"Belong to" is used with an organization.
The painting belongs to the museum.
Картина принадлежит музею.
"Belong to" is used with an institution.
These keys belong to my sister.
Эти ключи принадлежат моей сестре.
"Belong to" is used with a person.
The dog belongs to our neighbours.
Собака принадлежит нашим соседям.
"Belong to" is used with people.
This idea belongs to the whole team.
Эта идея принадлежит всей команде.
"Belong to" is used with a group.
The responsibility belongs to the manager.
Ответственность лежит на менеджере.
"Belong to" is used with a role.
Look is followed by at when directing attention towards a person or thing.
For example, Look at this picture.
Look at this picture.
Посмотри на эту картину.
"Look at" is used when directing attention.
She looked at the sky.
Она посмотрела на небо.
"Look at" is used with a thing.
He looked at me strangely.
Он странно посмотрел на меня.
"Look at" is used with a person.
Look at the board, please.
Посмотрите на доску, пожалуйста.
"Look at" is used in a classroom context.
They looked at the map.
Они посмотрели на карту.
"Look at" is used with an object.
I looked at my watch.
Я посмотрел на часы.
"Look at" is used with a device.
She looked at the menu.
Она посмотрела на меню.
"Look at" is used in a restaurant.
Look at the stars.
Посмотри на звёзды.
"Look at" is used with natural objects.
Look for means try to find and is followed by the thing or person being sought.
For example, I am looking for my keys.
I am looking for my keys.
Я ищу свои ключи.
"Look for" means try to find.
She is looking for a new job.
Она ищет новую работу.
"Look for" is used with a goal.
He is looking for his glasses.
Он ищет свои очки.
"Look for" is used with a lost object.
We are looking for a house.
Мы ищем дом.
"Look for" is used with a place.
They are looking for the answer.
Они ищут ответ.
"Look for" is used with information.
She looked for her phone everywhere.
Она искала свой телефон везде.
"Look for" is used with a device.
I am looking for a gift.
Я ищу подарок.
"Look for" is used with a present.
He is looking for a better solution.
Он ищет лучшее решение.
"Look for" is used with an abstract idea.
Look after means take care of and is followed by the person, animal, or thing receiving care.
For example, Can you look after the children?
Can you look after the children?
Можешь присмотреть за детьми?
"Look after" means take care of.
She looks after her elderly mother.
Она ухаживает за своей пожилой матерью.
"Look after" is used with people.
He looks after the garden.
Он ухаживает за садом.
"Look after" is used with things.
They look after the animals.
Они ухаживают за животными.
"Look after" is used with animals.
I will look after your house.
Я присмотрю за твоим домом.
"Look after" is used with property.
She looks after her little brother.
Она присматривает за младшим братом.
"Look after" is used with siblings.
Who is looking after the pets?
Кто присматривает за питомцами?
"Look after" is used with pets.
He looked after the project.
Он занимался проектом.
"Look after" can be used with tasks.
Talk can be followed by to or with when identifying the person involved in a conversation.
For example, I talked to my manager and I talked with my manager. Both are standard, with talk with often emphasizing mutual interaction.
I talked to my manager.
Я поговорил с менеджером.
"Talk to" is used with a person.
I talked with my manager.
Я поговорил с менеджером.
"Talk with" emphasizes mutual interaction.
She talks to her friends every day.
Она разговаривает с друзьями каждый день.
"Talk to" is used with people.
She talked with her colleagues.
Она поговорила с коллегами.
"Talk with" implies a conversation together.
I need to talk to you.
Мне нужно поговорить с тобой.
"Talk to" is used for addressing someone.
We talked with the client about the project.
Мы поговорили с клиентом о проекте.
"Talk with" is used for discussions.
He talked to the teacher after class.
Он поговорил с учителем после урока.
"Talk to" is used with a person.
They talked with each other for hours.
Они разговаривали друг с другом часами.
"Talk with" emphasizes mutual interaction.
Speak can be followed by to or with when identifying the person addressed or involved in conversation.
For example, I need to speak to the manager and I spoke with the client yesterday.
I need to speak to the manager.
Мне нужно поговорить с менеджером.
"Speak to" is used when addressing someone.
I spoke with the client yesterday.
Я поговорил с клиентом вчера.
"Speak with" emphasizes conversation.
She speaks to her students respectfully.
Она разговаривает со студентами уважительно.
"Speak to" is used with people.
He spoke with the team about the plan.
Он поговорил с командой о плане.
"Speak with" implies discussion.
Can I speak to Mr. Brown?
Могу я поговорить с мистером Брауном?
"Speak to" is used in formal requests.
She spoke with her advisor.
Она поговорила со своим консультантом.
"Speak with" is used for consultations.
I will speak to him about it.
Я поговорю с ним об этом.
"Speak to" is used with a person.
They spoke with the press.
Они поговорили с прессой.
"Speak with" is used with organizations.
Think about introduces the subject or matter being considered.
For example, I need to think about your proposal.
I need to think about your proposal.
Мне нужно подумать о твоём предложении.
"Think about" introduces the subject being considered.
She is thinking about the problem.
Она думает над проблемой.
"Think about" is used with problems.
We thought about moving abroad.
Мы думали о переезде за границу.
"Think about" is used with plans.
He thinks about his future.
Он думает о своём будущем.
"Think about" is used with the future.
I am thinking about changing jobs.
Я подумываю о смене работы.
"Think about" is used with decisions.
She thought about the offer carefully.
Она тщательно обдумала предложение.
"Think about" is used with offers.
Think about the consequences.
Подумай о последствиях.
"Think about" is used with consequences.
We are thinking about our options.
Мы думаем о наших вариантах.
"Think about" is used with options.
Think of can refer to forming an opinion about something or producing an idea, depending on context.
For example, What do you think of the new design? and I cannot think of a good example.
What do you think of the new design?
Что ты думаешь о новом дизайне?
"Think of" asks for an opinion.
I cannot think of a good example.
Я не могу придумать хороший пример.
"Think of" means produce an idea.
She thinks of him as a friend.
Она считает его другом.
"Think of" expresses an opinion.
Can you think of a solution?
Ты можешь придумать решение?
"Think of" means come up with an idea.
I often think of my childhood.
Я часто вспоминаю своё детство.
"Think of" can mean remember.
What do you think of this restaurant?
Что ты думаешь об этом ресторане?
"Think of" asks for an opinion.
He thought of a brilliant idea.
Он придумал блестящую идею.
"Think of" means produce an idea.
I think of her every day.
Я думаю о ней каждый день.
"Think of" can mean remember.
Think about generally emphasizes consideration or reflection, while think of can emphasize an opinion, association, or idea coming to mind.
For example, I am thinking about the problem differs from What do you think of the problem?
I am thinking about the problem.
Я думаю над проблемой.
"Think about" emphasizes consideration.
What do you think of the problem?
Что ты думаешь о проблеме?
"Think of" asks for an opinion.
She is thinking about changing careers.
Она думает о смене карьеры.
"Think about" emphasizes reflection.
She thinks of changing careers as a challenge.
Она считает смену карьеры вызовом.
"Think of" expresses an opinion.
We need to think about the consequences.
Нам нужно подумать о последствиях.
"Think about" is used for consideration.
Can you think of any consequences?
Ты можешь придумать какие-нибудь последствия?
"Think of" means produce an idea.
I was thinking about you.
Я думал о тебе.
"Think about" means consider or remember.
I thought of you when I saw this.
Я вспомнил о тебе, когда увидел это.
"Think of" means remember or associate.
Agree with identifies a person, opinion, or idea that someone shares, while agree on identifies a subject or decision on which people reach agreement.
For example, I agree with you and We agreed on the price.
I agree with you.
Я согласен с тобой.
"Agree with" is used with a person or opinion.
We agreed on the price.
Мы договорились о цене.
"Agree on" is used with a subject of agreement.
She agrees with his views.
Она согласна с его взглядами.
"Agree with" is used with ideas.
They agreed on a plan.
Они договорились о плане.
"Agree on" is used with plans.
I agree with your analysis.
Я согласен с твоим анализом.
"Agree with" is used with analysis.
We need to agree on a date.
Нам нужно согласовать дату.
"Agree on" is used with dates.
He agrees with the decision.
Он согласен с решением.
"Agree with" is used with decisions.
They agreed on the terms.
Они согласовали условия.
"Agree on" is used with terms.
Agree to introduces a proposal, plan, arrangement, or action that someone accepts.
For example, They agreed to the terms and She agreed to help us.
They agreed to the terms.
Они согласились на условия.
"Agree to" is used with proposals.
She agreed to help us.
Она согласилась помочь нам.
"Agree to" is used with actions.
He agreed to the plan.
Он согласился на план.
"Agree to" is used with plans.
They agreed to meet at noon.
Они договорились встретиться в полдень.
"Agree to" is used with arrangements.
She agreed to the proposal.
Она согласилась на предложение.
"Agree to" is used with proposals.
We agreed to the changes.
Мы согласились на изменения.
"Agree to" is used with changes.
He agreed to take responsibility.
Он согласился взять ответственность.
"Agree to" is used with actions.
They agreed to the conditions.
Они согласились на условия.
"Agree to" is used with conditions.
Apologize to identifies the person receiving the apology, while apologize for identifies the action or situation being apologized for.
For example, She apologized to me for being late.
She apologized to me for being late.
Она извинилась передо мной за опоздание.
"Apologize to" identifies the person; "apologize for" identifies the action.
He apologized to his boss.
Он извинился перед начальником.
"Apologize to" is used with a person.
She apologized for the mistake.
Она извинилась за ошибку.
"Apologize for" is used with an action.
I must apologize to you.
Я должен извиниться перед тобой.
"Apologize to" is used with a person.
They apologized for the delay.
Они извинились за задержку.
"Apologize for" is used with a situation.
He apologized to the teacher for his behaviour.
Он извинился перед учителем за своё поведение.
"Apologize to" and "for" are used together.
She apologized for forgetting the meeting.
Она извинилась за то, что забыла о встрече.
"Apologize for" is used with an action.
We apologize to our customers for the inconvenience.
Мы приносим извинения клиентам за неудобства.
"Apologize to" and "for" are used together.
Ask for introduces the thing or action being requested.
For example, She asked for more information.
She asked for more information.
Она попросила больше информации.
"Ask for" introduces the thing requested.
He asked for help.
Он попросил помощи.
"Ask for" is used with help.
They asked for a refund.
Они попросили возврат средств.
"Ask for" is used with money.
I asked for directions.
Я спросил дорогу.
"Ask for" is used with information.
She asked for permission.
Она попросила разрешения.
"Ask for" is used with permission.
He asked for a raise.
Он попросил повышения зарплаты.
"Ask for" is used with work-related requests.
We asked for the menu.
Мы попросили меню.
"Ask for" is used in restaurants.
She asked for his phone number.
Она попросила его номер телефона.
"Ask for" is used with personal information.
Believe in expresses belief in the existence, value, ability, or importance of someone or something.
For example, I believe in you and She believes in equal opportunities.
I believe in you.
Я верю в тебя.
"Believe in" expresses belief in someone.
She believes in equal opportunities.
Она верит в равные возможности.
"Believe in" expresses belief in a principle.
He believes in the power of education.
Он верит в силу образования.
"Believe in" is used with abstract concepts.
They believe in hard work.
Они верят в упорный труд.
"Believe in" is used with values.
I believe in this project.
Я верю в этот проект.
"Believe in" is used with projects.
She believes in herself.
Она верит в себя.
"Believe in" is used reflexively.
We believe in freedom of speech.
Мы верим в свободу слова.
"Believe in" is used with rights.
He believes in aliens.
Он верит в инопланетян.
"Believe in" expresses belief in existence.
Care about commonly expresses concern or emotional importance, while care for can mean look after or, in some contexts, like or feel affection for.
For example, I care about my friends and She cares for her elderly mother.
I care about my friends.
Я забочусь о своих друзьях.
"Care about" expresses concern or emotional importance.
She cares for her elderly mother.
Она ухаживает за своей пожилой матерью.
"Care for" means look after.
He cares about the environment.
Он заботится об окружающей среде.
"Care about" is used with causes.
She cares for the patients.
Она ухаживает за пациентами.
"Care for" is used in medical contexts.
They care about their reputation.
Они заботятся о своей репутации.
"Care about" is used with abstract concepts.
He cares for his garden.
Он ухаживает за своим садом.
"Care for" is used with things.
I care about what happens to you.
Мне небезразлично, что с тобой происходит.
"Care about" expresses concern.
She cares for abandoned animals.
Она заботится о брошенных животных.
"Care for" is used with animals.
Complain about introduces the subject of a complaint.
For example, Customers complained about the service.
Customers complained about the service.
Клиенты жаловались на обслуживание.
"Complain about" introduces the subject of a complaint.
She complained about the noise.
Она жаловалась на шум.
"Complain about" is used with disturbances.
He complained about the food.
Он жаловался на еду.
"Complain about" is used with meals.
They complained about the delay.
Они жаловались на задержку.
"Complain about" is used with delays.
We complained about the price.
Мы жаловались на цену.
"Complain about" is used with costs.
She complained about her colleagues.
Она жаловалась на коллег.
"Complain about" is used with people.
He complained about the weather.
Он жаловался на погоду.
"Complain about" is used with weather.
They complained about the working conditions.
Они жаловались на условия труда.
"Complain about" is used with conditions.
Complain to identifies the person or organization receiving the complaint.
For example, She complained to the manager about the noise.
She complained to the manager about the noise.
Она пожаловалась менеджеру на шум.
"Complain to" identifies the person receiving the complaint.
He complained to the police.
Он пожаловался в полицию.
"Complain to" is used with authorities.
They complained to the company.
Они пожаловались в компанию.
"Complain to" is used with organizations.
I complained to the teacher about the grade.
Я пожаловался учителю на оценку.
"Complain to" is used with people in authority.
She complained to her boss about the workload.
Она пожаловалась начальнику на нагрузку.
"Complain to" is used in workplace contexts.
We complained to the landlord about the heating.
Мы пожаловались домовладельцу на отопление.
"Complain to" is used with service providers.
He complained to the airline about the delay.
Он пожаловался авиакомпании на задержку.
"Complain to" is used with companies.
She complained to her friend about her day.
Она пожаловалась подруге на свой день.
"Complain to" is used with friends.
Concentrate on introduces the activity, subject, or task receiving focused attention.
For example, Try to concentrate on your work.
Try to concentrate on your work.
Постарайся сосредоточиться на работе.
"Concentrate on" introduces the task receiving attention.
She concentrated on her studies.
Она сосредоточилась на учёбе.
"Concentrate on" is used with studies.
He concentrated on the road.
Он сосредоточился на дороге.
"Concentrate on" is used with driving.
We need to concentrate on the problem.
Нам нужно сосредоточиться на проблеме.
"Concentrate on" is used with problems.
She concentrated on the music.
Она сосредоточилась на музыке.
"Concentrate on" is used with sound.
He concentrated on his breathing.
Он сосредоточился на дыхании.
"Concentrate on" is used with physical sensations.
The team concentrated on defence.
Команда сосредоточилась на защите.
"Concentrate on" is used in sports.
I cannot concentrate on anything today.
Я не могу ни на чём сосредоточиться сегодня.
"Concentrate on" is used with anything.
Consist of introduces the parts or components that make up something.
For example, The course consists of ten modules.
The course consists of ten modules.
Курс состоит из десяти модулей.
"Consist of" introduces the components.
The team consists of five players.
Команда состоит из пяти игроков.
"Consist of" is used with people.
The meal consists of three courses.
Еда состоит из трёх блюд.
"Consist of" is used with food.
The committee consists of ten members.
Комитет состоит из десяти членов.
"Consist of" is used with groups.
The book consists of twelve chapters.
Книга состоит из двенадцати глав.
"Consist of" is used with parts.
The exam consists of two parts.
Экзамен состоит из двух частей.
"Consist of" is used with sections.
The programme consists of several stages.
Программа состоит из нескольких этапов.
"Consist of" is used with stages.
The mixture consists of oil and water.
Смесь состоит из масла и воды.
"Consist of" is used with substances.
Deal with introduces a subject, problem, person, or situation that someone handles or addresses.
For example, We need to deal with this problem immediately.
We need to deal with this problem immediately.
Нам нужно немедленно разобраться с этой проблемой.
"Deal with" introduces the problem being handled.
She deals with customer complaints.
Она занимается жалобами клиентов.
"Deal with" is used with people or issues.
He dealt with the situation calmly.
Он спокойно справился с ситуацией.
"Deal with" is used with situations.
They deal with international clients.
Они работают с международными клиентами.
"Deal with" is used with clients.
I cannot deal with this right now.
Я не могу сейчас с этим разбираться.
"Deal with" is used with tasks.
She dealt with the paperwork.
Она разобралась с документами.
"Deal with" is used with administrative tasks.
We must deal with the consequences.
Мы должны справиться с последствиями.
"Deal with" is used with consequences.
He is difficult to deal with.
С ним трудно иметь дело.
"Deal with" is used with people.
Dream about commonly refers to the content of a dream or an imagined subject, while dream of can also express a strong wish or aspiration.
For example, I dreamed about my old school and She dreams of becoming a doctor.
I dreamed about my old school.
Мне снилась моя старая школа.
"Dream about" refers to the content of a dream.
She dreams of becoming a doctor.
Она мечтает стать врачом.
"Dream of" expresses a strong wish.
He dreamed about flying.
Ему снилось, что он летает.
"Dream about" is used with dream content.
They dream of living by the sea.
Они мечтают жить у моря.
"Dream of" expresses an aspiration.
I dream about you sometimes.
Мне иногда снишься ты.
"Dream about" is used with people.
She dreams of a better future.
Она мечтает о лучшем будущем.
"Dream of" is used with hopes.
He dreamed about the accident.
Ему снилась авария.
"Dream about" is used with events.
We dream of travelling the world.
Мы мечтаем путешествовать по миру.
"Dream of" is used with activities.
Hear about introduces information concerning a subject, while hear from identifies the person or source who communicates with you.
For example, I heard about the accident and I heard from John yesterday.
I heard about the accident.
Я слышал об аварии.
"Hear about" introduces information concerning a subject.
I heard from John yesterday.
Я получил известие от Джона вчера.
"Hear from" identifies the person who communicated.
She heard about the job opening.
Она услышала о вакансии.
"Hear about" is used with news.
We have not heard from him in weeks.
Мы не получали от него известий несколько недель.
"Hear from" is used with people.
He heard about the party too late.
Он узнал о вечеринке слишком поздно.
"Hear about" is used with events.
I heard from the company today.
Я получил известие от компании сегодня.
"Hear from" is used with organizations.
She heard about the changes at work.
Она услышала об изменениях на работе.
"Hear about" is used with changes.
Have you heard from your sister?
Ты получал известия от сестры?
"Hear from" is used with family.
Insist on introduces an action or condition that someone strongly demands or maintains.
For example, He insisted on paying the bill.
He insisted on paying the bill.
Он настоял на том, чтобы оплатить счёт.
"Insist on" introduces the action demanded.
She insisted on coming with us.
Она настояла на том, чтобы пойти с нами.
"Insist on" is used with actions.
They insisted on a written contract.
Они настояли на письменном договоре.
"Insist on" is used with conditions.
I insist on your attendance.
Я настаиваю на твоём присутствии.
"Insist on" is used with requirements.
He insisted on doing it himself.
Он настоял на том, чтобы сделать это самому.
"Insist on" is used with actions.
She insisted on the original plan.
Она настояла на первоначальном плане.
"Insist on" is used with plans.
They insisted on meeting earlier.
Они настояли на более ранней встрече.
"Insist on" is used with arrangements.
We insist on the highest standards.
Мы настаиваем на самых высоких стандартах.
"Insist on" is used with standards.
Laugh at can mean direct laughter toward someone or something, sometimes suggesting ridicule.
For example, The children laughed at his joke.
The children laughed at his joke.
Дети смеялись над его шуткой.
"Laugh at" means direct laughter toward something.
She laughed at the funny video.
Она смеялась над смешным видео.
"Laugh at" is used with media.
He laughed at himself.
Он смеялся над собой.
"Laugh at" is used reflexively.
They laughed at the mistake.
Они смеялись над ошибкой.
"Laugh at" is used with mistakes.
Do not laugh at others.
Не смейтесь над другими.
"Laugh at" can suggest ridicule.
We laughed at the absurdity.
Мы смеялись над абсурдностью.
"Laugh at" is used with situations.
She laughed at his accent.
Она смеялась над его акцентом.
"Laugh at" is used with characteristics.
The audience laughed at the comedian.
Публика смеялась над комиком.
"Laugh at" is used with performers.
Pay for identifies the thing or service for which money is given.
For example, Who paid for the meal?
Who paid for the meal?
Кто заплатил за еду?
"Pay for" identifies the thing for which money is given.
I paid for the tickets.
Я заплатил за билеты.
"Pay for" is used with purchases.
She paid for the damage.
Она заплатила за ущерб.
"Pay for" is used with consequences.
He paid for the repairs.
Он заплатил за ремонт.
"Pay for" is used with services.
We paid for the holiday.
Мы заплатили за отпуск.
"Pay for" is used with experiences.
They paid for the wedding.
Они заплатили за свадьбу.
"Pay for" is used with events.
I will pay for dinner.
Я заплачу за ужин.
"Pay for" is used with meals.
She paid for the course.
Она заплатила за курс.
"Pay for" is used with education.
Prepare for introduces an event, situation, or activity that someone is getting ready for.
For example, We are preparing for the exam.
We are preparing for the exam.
Мы готовимся к экзамену.
"Prepare for" introduces the event being prepared for.
She is preparing for the interview.
Она готовится к собеседованию.
"Prepare for" is used with events.
He prepared for the journey.
Он подготовился к путешествию.
"Prepare for" is used with trips.
They prepared for the worst.
Они готовились к худшему.
"Prepare for" is used with possibilities.
I need to prepare for the meeting.
Мне нужно подготовиться к собранию.
"Prepare for" is used with meetings.
She prepared for the presentation.
Она подготовилась к презентации.
"Prepare for" is used with presentations.
We prepared for the storm.
Мы подготовились к шторму.
"Prepare for" is used with weather.
He is preparing for retirement.
Он готовится к выходу на пенсию.
"Prepare for" is used with life stages.
Refer to identifies the person, thing, or subject that someone mentions or uses as a reference.
For example, The article refers to several recent studies.
The article refers to several recent studies.
Статья ссылается на несколько недавних исследований.
"Refer to" identifies the subject mentioned.
She referred to the previous meeting.
Она сослалась на предыдущее собрание.
"Refer to" is used with events.
He referred to the dictionary.
Он обратился к словарю.
"Refer to" is used with sources.
The report refers to the incident.
Отчёт ссылается на инцидент.
"Refer to" is used with incidents.
She referred to her notes.
Она обратилась к своим записям.
"Refer to" is used with notes.
The term refers to a specific concept.
Термин относится к определённому понятию.
"Refer to" is used with terms.
He referred to the map.
Он обратился к карте.
"Refer to" is used with maps.
The speaker referred to recent events.
Докладчик сослался на недавние события.
"Refer to" is used with events.
Rely on introduces the person, thing, or system that someone depends on for support or success.
For example, We rely on public transport.
We rely on public transport.
Мы полагаемся на общественный транспорт.
"Rely on" introduces the system depended on.
She relies on her friends for support.
Она полагается на поддержку друзей.
"Rely on" is used with people.
He relies on his memory.
Он полагается на свою память.
"Rely on" is used with abilities.
The company relies on technology.
Компания полагается на технологии.
"Rely on" is used with systems.
You can rely on me.
Ты можешь положиться на меня.
"Rely on" is used with people.
They rely on government funding.
Они полагаются на государственное финансирование.
"Rely on" is used with funding.
She relies on her intuition.
Она полагается на свою интуицию.
"Rely on" is used with intuition.
We rely on accurate data.
Мы полагаемся на точные данные.
"Rely on" is used with data.
Succeed in introduces an activity or area in which someone achieves the desired result.
For example, She succeeded in solving the problem.
She succeeded in solving the problem.
Она преуспела в решении проблемы.
"Succeed in" introduces the activity achieved.
He succeeded in finding a job.
Он преуспел в поиске работы.
"Succeed in" is used with achievements.
They succeeded in breaking the record.
Они преуспели в установлении рекорда.
"Succeed in" is used with records.
She succeeded in passing the exam.
Она успешно сдала экзамен.
"Succeed in" is used with exams.
We succeeded in finishing on time.
Мы успели закончить вовремя.
"Succeed in" is used with deadlines.
He succeeded in convincing them.
Он преуспел в том, чтобы убедить их.
"Succeed in" is used with persuasion.
She succeeded in learning French.
Она успешно выучила французский.
"Succeed in" is used with languages.
The team succeeded in winning the match.
Команда успешно выиграла матч.
"Succeed in" is used with competitions.
When a preposition follows a verb and is itself followed by a verb, the following verb normally takes the gerund form.
For example, She insisted on leaving, He succeeded in finding the answer, and They talked about moving abroad.
She insisted on leaving.
Она настояла на том, чтобы уйти.
After a preposition, the verb takes the gerund form.
He succeeded in finding the answer.
Он преуспел в поиске ответа.
"Succeed in" is followed by a gerund.
They talked about moving abroad.
Они говорили о переезде за границу.
"Talk about" is followed by a gerund.
I am thinking about changing jobs.
Я подумываю о смене работы.
"Think about" is followed by a gerund.
She apologized for being late.
Она извинилась за опоздание.
"Apologize for" is followed by a gerund.
He is good at solving problems.
Он хорошо решает проблемы.
"Good at" is followed by a gerund.
We are interested in learning languages.
Мы заинтересованы в изучении языков.
"Interested in" is followed by a gerund.
They insisted on paying for dinner.
Они настояли на том, чтобы заплатить за ужин.
"Insist on" is followed by a gerund.
Use the preposition required by the verb pattern rather than translating prepositions directly from another language.
Common mistakes include saying listen music instead of listen to music, using agree to when agree with is required, confusing think about with think of, and omitting a required preposition before a gerund.
Listen to music.
Слушай музыку.
Correct: "listen to" is the required pattern.
Listen music.
Слушай музыку.
Incorrect: the preposition "to" is missing.
I agree with you.
Я согласен с тобой.
Correct: "agree with" is used with a person.
I agree to you.
Я согласен с тобой.
Incorrect: "agree to" is used with proposals, not people.
I am thinking about the problem.
Я думаю над проблемой.
Correct: "think about" emphasizes consideration.
I am thinking of the problem.
Я думаю о проблеме.
Less common: "think of" often means remember or have an opinion.
She succeeded in finding the answer.
Она преуспела в поиске ответа.
Correct: a gerund follows the preposition.
She succeeded in find the answer.
Она преуспела в поиске ответа.
Incorrect: the gerund form is required after a preposition.