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Using prepositions to describe location and position.
Practice: build the sentences →English uses prepositions of place to describe where people, things, and places are located in relation to one another.
The most common place prepositions include at, in, on, under, above, below, behind, in front of, between, among, beside, near, and opposite.
The keys are on the table.
Ключи на столе.
"On" indicates a surface.
She is in the room.
Она в комнате.
"In" indicates an enclosed space.
He is at the door.
Он у двери.
"At" indicates a point location.
The cat is under the table.
Кошка под столом.
"Under" indicates a lower position.
The picture is above the sofa.
Картина над диваном.
"Above" indicates a higher position.
The car is behind the house.
Машина за домом.
"Behind" indicates a position at the back.
The bank is between the post office and the station.
Банк между почтой и вокзалом.
"Between" indicates a position with two reference points.
She is sitting among her friends.
Она сидит среди своих друзей.
"Among" indicates being within a group.
At is commonly used when a place is treated as a point or specific location rather than emphasizing its interior.
For example, at the station, at the bus stop, at the door, and at the entrance.
I will meet you at the station.
Я встречу тебя на вокзале.
"At" treats the station as a point.
She is waiting at the bus stop.
Она ждёт на автобусной остановке.
"At" treats the bus stop as a point.
He is standing at the door.
Он стоит у двери.
"At" indicates a specific location.
We met at the entrance.
Мы встретились у входа.
"At" treats the entrance as a point.
She is at the corner of the street.
Она на углу улицы.
"At" indicates a specific point.
I saw him at the airport.
Я видел его в аэропорту.
"At" treats the airport as a location point.
They are at the cinema.
Они в кинотеатре.
"At" indicates the location as a point of activity.
She is at the doctor's office.
Она у врача.
"At" indicates a specific location.
At is commonly used with a complete street address.
For example, She lives at 25 King Street.
She lives at 25 King Street.
Она живёт на Кинг-стрит, 25.
"At" is used with a complete address.
He works at 10 Downing Street.
Он работает на Даунинг-стрит, 10.
"At" is used with a complete address.
They met at 5 Baker Street.
Они встретились на Бейкер-стрит, 5.
"At" is used with a complete address.
The office is at 221B Baker Street.
Офис на Бейкер-стрит, 221B.
"At" is used with a complete address.
She arrived at 42 Maple Avenue.
Она прибыла на Мэйпл-авеню, 42.
"At" is used with a complete address.
He is waiting at 15 Park Lane.
Он ждёт на Парк-лейн, 15.
"At" is used with a complete address.
The party is at 7 Elm Street.
Вечеринка на Элм-стрит, 7.
"At" is used with a complete address.
They live at 3 Church Road.
Они живут на Чёрч-роуд, 3.
"At" is used with a complete address.
In is used when someone or something is inside an enclosed or bounded space.
For example, in the room, in the box, in the building, and in the car.
The children are in the room.
Дети в комнате.
"In" indicates an enclosed space.
The keys are in the box.
Ключи в коробке.
"In" indicates an enclosed space.
She works in the building.
Она работает в здании.
"In" indicates being inside a building.
He is in the car.
Он в машине.
"In" indicates being inside a small vehicle.
The cat is in the box.
Кошка в коробке.
"In" indicates an enclosed space.
She is in the kitchen.
Она на кухне.
"In" indicates being inside a room.
They are in the garden.
Они в саду.
"In" indicates being within an area.
I left my phone in the bag.
Я оставил телефон в сумке.
"In" indicates an enclosed space.
In is normally used with cities, countries, regions, and other geographical areas understood as spaces.
For example, in London, in Ukraine, and in Europe.
She lives in London.
Она живёт в Лондоне.
"In" is used with cities.
He is in Ukraine.
Он в Украине.
"In" is used with countries.
They traveled in Europe.
Они путешествовали по Европе.
"In" is used with regions.
She was born in Paris.
Она родилась в Париже.
"In" is used with cities.
He works in Germany.
Он работает в Германии.
"In" is used with countries.
They live in Asia.
Они живут в Азии.
"In" is used with continents.
I met her in New York.
Я встретил её в Нью-Йорке.
"In" is used with cities.
She studies in Canada.
Она учится в Канаде.
"In" is used with countries.
On is used when something is located on or attached to a surface.
For example, on the table, on the wall, on the floor, and on the ceiling.
The book is on the table.
Книга на столе.
"On" indicates a surface.
The picture is on the wall.
Картина на стене.
"On" indicates a surface.
The rug is on the floor.
Коврик на полу.
"On" indicates a surface.
The lamp is on the ceiling.
Лампа на потолке.
"On" indicates a surface.
She put the plate on the table.
Она поставила тарелку на стол.
"On" indicates a surface.
The cat is on the sofa.
Кошка на диване.
"On" indicates a surface.
He is sitting on the chair.
Он сидит на стуле.
"On" indicates a surface.
The cup is on the shelf.
Чашка на полке.
"On" indicates a surface.
On can be used when a location is understood as being along a line, route, or street.
For example, a house on the main road, a shop on King Street, and an accident on the motorway.
There is a house on the main road.
На главной дороге есть дом.
"On" indicates a location along a line or route.
The shop is on King Street.
Магазин на Кинг-стрит.
"On" indicates a location along a street.
There was an accident on the motorway.
На автомагистрали произошла авария.
"On" indicates a location along a route.
The café is on the corner.
Кафе на углу.
"On" indicates a location at a street intersection.
They live on a quiet street.
Они живут на тихой улице.
"On" indicates a location along a street.
The hotel is on the seafront.
Отель на набережной.
"On" indicates a location along a line.
There is a bench on the path.
На дорожке есть скамейка.
"On" indicates a location along a path.
The station is on the main line.
Станция на главной линии.
"On" indicates a location along a route.
At can emphasize a building or institution as a location, while in emphasizes being inside it.
For example, She is at the hospital can identify her location or activity there, while She is in the hospital emphasizes that she is inside the building or receiving treatment.
She is at the hospital.
Она в больнице.
"At" emphasizes location or activity.
She is in the hospital.
Она в больнице (внутри).
"In" emphasizes being inside the building.
He is at the school.
Он в школе.
"At" suggests attending school or being there for its purpose.
He is in the school.
Он в школе (внутри).
"In" emphasizes physical presence inside.
She is at the office.
Она в офисе.
"At" indicates the workplace as a location.
She is in the office.
Она в офисе (внутри).
"In" emphasizes being inside the office room.
He is at the university.
Он в университете.
"At" suggests attending university.
He is in the university.
Он в университете (внутри).
"In" emphasizes being inside the building.
At can refer to someone being at an institution or place for its usual purpose, while in can emphasize physical presence inside it.
For example, He is at school can refer to attending school, while He is in the school can emphasize his physical position inside the building.
He is at school.
Он в школе (учится).
"At" suggests attending school.
He is in the school.
Он в школе (внутри).
"In" emphasizes physical position inside.
She is at church.
Она в церкви (на службе).
"At" suggests attending church.
She is in the church.
Она в церкви (внутри).
"In" emphasizes physical presence inside.
He is at work.
Он на работе.
"At" suggests being at the workplace.
He is in the office.
Он в офисе (внутри).
"In" emphasizes being inside.
She is at college.
Она в колледже (учится).
"At" suggests attending college.
She is in the college.
Она в колледже (внутри).
"In" emphasizes physical presence.
On is commonly used with larger forms of public or shared transport that people can move around in.
For example, on a bus, on a train, on a plane, and on a ship.
I am on the bus.
Я в автобусе.
"On" is used with larger public transport.
She is on the train.
Она в поезде.
"On" is used with trains.
He is on the plane.
Он в самолёте.
"On" is used with planes.
They are on the ship.
Они на корабле.
"On" is used with ships.
We are on the tram.
Мы в трамвае.
"On" is used with trams.
She is on the ferry.
Она на пароме.
"On" is used with ferries.
He is on the underground.
Он в метро.
"On" is used with underground trains.
They are on the coach.
Они в автобусе (междугородном).
"On" is used with coaches.
In is commonly used with cars, taxis, and other small enclosed vehicles.
For example, in a car, in a taxi, and in a small boat.
She is in the car.
Она в машине.
"In" is used with cars.
He is in a taxi.
Он в такси.
"In" is used with taxis.
They are in a small boat.
Они в маленькой лодке.
"In" is used with small boats.
The dog is in the van.
Собака в фургоне.
"In" is used with vans.
She is in the helicopter.
Она в вертолёте.
"In" is used with small aircraft.
He is in the truck.
Он в грузовике.
"In" is used with trucks.
The children are in the minivan.
Дети в минивэне.
"In" is used with minivans.
She is in the convertible.
Она в кабриолете.
"In" is used with cars.
Inside identifies an interior location, while outside identifies a location beyond the boundaries of a place or object.
For example, The children are inside the house and The children are outside the house.
The children are inside the house.
Дети внутри дома.
"Inside" indicates an interior location.
The children are outside the house.
Дети снаружи дома.
"Outside" indicates a location beyond the boundaries.
The cat is inside the box.
Кошка внутри коробки.
"Inside" indicates an interior location.
The dog is outside the gate.
Собака снаружи ворот.
"Outside" indicates a location beyond the boundary.
She is inside the car.
Она внутри машины.
"Inside" indicates an interior location.
He is outside the building.
Он снаружи здания.
"Outside" indicates a location beyond the building.
The keys are inside the bag.
Ключи внутри сумки.
"Inside" indicates an interior location.
The ball is outside the yard.
Мяч за пределами двора.
"Outside" indicates a location beyond the yard.
Under indicates a position lower than and often directly below something.
For example, The shoes are under the bed.
The shoes are under the bed.
Туфли под кроватью.
"Under" indicates a position directly below.
The cat is under the table.
Кошка под столом.
"Under" indicates a position below.
The ball is under the chair.
Мяч под стулом.
"Under" indicates a position below.
She hid under the blanket.
Она спряталась под одеялом.
"Under" indicates a position below.
The dog is under the porch.
Собака под крыльцом.
"Under" indicates a position below.
The keys are under the mat.
Ключи под ковриком.
"Under" indicates a position below.
The book is under the pillow.
Книга под подушкой.
"Under" indicates a position below.
The submarine is under the water.
Подводная лодка под водой.
"Under" indicates a position below.
Below indicates a lower position and is often used when direct contact or precise vertical alignment is not important.
For example, The temperature is below zero and The village lies below the mountain.
The temperature is below zero.
Температура ниже нуля.
"Below" indicates a lower level.
The village lies below the mountain.
Деревня расположена ниже горы.
"Below" indicates a lower position.
The valley is below the hills.
Долина ниже холмов.
"Below" indicates a lower position.
The water level is below normal.
Уровень воды ниже нормы.
"Below" indicates a lower level.
The plane flew below the clouds.
Самолёт летел ниже облаков.
"Below" indicates a lower position.
The sun sank below the horizon.
Солнце опустилось ниже горизонта.
"Below" indicates a lower position.
The temperature dropped below freezing.
Температура упала ниже нуля.
"Below" indicates a lower level.
The submarine descended below the surface.
Подводная лодка опустилась ниже поверхности.
"Below" indicates a lower position.
Above indicates a higher position than something else.
For example, The picture is above the sofa.
The picture is above the sofa.
Картина над диваном.
"Above" indicates a higher position.
The lamp is above the table.
Лампа над столом.
"Above" indicates a higher position.
The birds are flying above the trees.
Птицы летают над деревьями.
"Above" indicates a higher position.
The plane is above the clouds.
Самолёт над облаками.
"Above" indicates a higher position.
The clock is above the door.
Часы над дверью.
"Above" indicates a higher position.
The shelf is above the desk.
Полка над столом.
"Above" indicates a higher position.
The moon is above the horizon.
Луна над горизонтом.
"Above" indicates a higher position.
The helicopter hovered above the building.
Вертолёт завис над зданием.
"Above" indicates a higher position.
Over can indicate a position higher than something and can sometimes suggest covering or movement across it.
For example, There is a bridge over the river and She put a blanket over the child.
There is a bridge over the river.
Над рекой есть мост.
"Over" indicates a position higher than something and spanning it.
She put a blanket over the child.
Она накрыла ребёнка одеялом.
"Over" suggests covering.
The plane flew over the city.
Самолёт пролетел над городом.
"Over" suggests movement across.
He jumped over the fence.
Он перепрыгнул через забор.
"Over" suggests movement across.
The clouds moved over the mountains.
Облака двигались над горами.
"Over" suggests movement across.
She held an umbrella over her head.
Она держала зонт над головой.
"Over" suggests covering.
The helicopter flew over the building.
Вертолёт пролетел над зданием.
"Over" suggests movement across.
He put his hand over his mouth.
Он закрыл рот рукой.
"Over" suggests covering.
Above generally describes a higher position, while over can also suggest covering, direct vertical relationship, or movement across something.
For example, The lamp is above the table contrasts with Clouds moved over the city.
The lamp is above the table.
Лампа над столом.
"Above" describes a higher position.
Clouds moved over the city.
Облака двигались над городом.
"Over" suggests movement across.
The picture is above the sofa.
Картина над диваном.
"Above" indicates a higher position.
She put a blanket over the child.
Она накрыла ребёнка одеялом.
"Over" suggests covering.
The bird flew above the trees.
Птица летела над деревьями.
"Above" indicates a higher position.
The plane flew over the mountains.
Самолёт пролетел над горами.
"Over" suggests movement across.
The clock is above the door.
Часы над дверью.
"Above" indicates a higher position.
He held an umbrella over his head.
Он держал зонт над головой.
"Over" suggests covering.
Behind indicates a position at the back of something or someone.
For example, The car is behind the house.
The car is behind the house.
Машина за домом.
"Behind" indicates a position at the back.
The garden is behind the house.
Сад за домом.
"Behind" indicates a position at the back.
She stood behind me.
Она стояла за мной.
"Behind" indicates a position at the back.
The cat is hiding behind the sofa.
Кошка прячется за диваном.
"Behind" indicates a position at the back.
The sun is behind the clouds.
Солнце за облаками.
"Behind" indicates a position at the back.
He parked behind the building.
Он припарковался за зданием.
"Behind" indicates a position at the back.
The keys are behind the door.
Ключи за дверью.
"Behind" indicates a position at the back.
She sat behind the driver.
Она сидела за водителем.
"Behind" indicates a position at the back.
In front of indicates a position ahead of something or someone.
For example, The car is parked in front of the building.
The car is parked in front of the building.
Машина припаркована перед зданием.
"In front of" indicates a position ahead.
She sat in front of me.
Она сидела передо мной.
"In front of" indicates a position ahead.
The garden is in front of the house.
Сад перед домом.
"In front of" indicates a position ahead.
He stood in front of the mirror.
Он стоял перед зеркалом.
"In front of" indicates a position ahead.
The bus stopped in front of the school.
Автобус остановился перед школой.
"In front of" indicates a position ahead.
The tree is in front of the window.
Дерево перед окном.
"In front of" indicates a position ahead.
She parked in front of the shop.
Она припарковалась перед магазином.
"In front of" indicates a position ahead.
The dog is sitting in front of the fire.
Собака сидит перед камином.
"In front of" indicates a position ahead.
Between is commonly used for a position or relationship involving two separate people, things, places, or reference points.
For example, The bank is between the post office and the station.
The bank is between the post office and the station.
Банк между почтой и вокзалом.
"Between" is used with two reference points.
She sat between John and Mary.
Она сидела между Джоном и Мэри.
"Between" is used with two people.
The café is between the library and the park.
Кафе между библиотекой и парком.
"Between" is used with two places.
The ball rolled between the two chairs.
Мяч закатился между двумя стульями.
"Between" is used with two things.
He stood between the two doors.
Он стоял между двумя дверями.
"Between" is used with two reference points.
The shop is between the bank and the hotel.
Магазин между банком и отелем.
"Between" is used with two places.
She divided the cake between the two children.
Она разделила торт между двумя детьми.
"Between" is used with two recipients.
The path runs between the trees.
Тропинка проходит между деревьями.
"Between" is used with two reference points.
Among is used when someone or something is located within a group or surrounded by several people or things.
For example, She was sitting among her friends.
She was sitting among her friends.
Она сидела среди своих друзей.
"Among" indicates being within a group.
The house is among the trees.
Дом среди деревьев.
"Among" indicates being surrounded by several things.
He was among the crowd.
Он был среди толпы.
"Among" indicates being within a group.
She found the letter among the papers.
Она нашла письмо среди бумаг.
"Among" indicates being within a group of things.
The village is among the hills.
Деревня среди холмов.
"Among" indicates being surrounded by several things.
He is among the best students.
Он среди лучших студентов.
"Among" indicates being within a group.
The cat hid among the bushes.
Кошка спряталась среди кустов.
"Among" indicates being surrounded by several things.
She was among the first to arrive.
Она была среди первых прибывших.
"Among" indicates being within a group.
Beside and next to indicate that someone or something is immediately at the side of another person or thing.
For example, The chair is beside the table and She sat next to me.
The chair is beside the table.
Стул рядом со столом.
"Beside" indicates immediately at the side.
She sat next to me.
Она села рядом со мной.
"Next to" indicates immediately at the side.
The bank is beside the post office.
Банк рядом с почтой.
"Beside" indicates immediately at the side.
He stood next to the door.
Он стоял рядом с дверью.
"Next to" indicates immediately at the side.
The cat is beside the fire.
Кошка рядом с камином.
"Beside" indicates immediately at the side.
She parked next to the school.
Она припарковалась рядом со школой.
"Next to" indicates immediately at the side.
The lamp is beside the bed.
Лампа рядом с кроватью.
"Beside" indicates immediately at the side.
He sat next to his friend.
Он сел рядом со своим другом.
"Next to" indicates immediately at the side.
Near and close to indicate a short distance from a person, place, or thing.
For example, The hotel is near the station and We live close to the city centre.
The hotel is near the station.
Отель рядом с вокзалом.
"Near" indicates a short distance.
We live close to the city centre.
Мы живём близко к центру города.
"Close to" indicates a short distance.
The shop is near my house.
Магазин рядом с моим домом.
"Near" indicates a short distance.
The school is close to the park.
Школа близко к парку.
"Close to" indicates a short distance.
The café is near the river.
Кафе рядом с рекой.
"Near" indicates a short distance.
She lives close to her parents.
Она живёт близко к родителям.
"Close to" indicates a short distance.
The bus stop is near the corner.
Автобусная остановка рядом с углом.
"Near" indicates a short distance.
The restaurant is close to the beach.
Ресторан близко к пляжу.
"Close to" indicates a short distance.
Opposite indicates a position directly across from another place, person, or thing.
For example, The bank is opposite the post office.
The bank is opposite the post office.
Банк напротив почты.
"Opposite" indicates directly across from.
The café is opposite the station.
Кафе напротив вокзала.
"Opposite" indicates directly across from.
She sat opposite me.
Она сидела напротив меня.
"Opposite" indicates directly across from.
The hotel is opposite the park.
Отель напротив парка.
"Opposite" indicates directly across from.
The library is opposite the school.
Библиотека напротив школы.
"Opposite" indicates directly across from.
The shop is opposite the museum.
Магазин напротив музея.
"Opposite" indicates directly across from.
He lives opposite the church.
Он живёт напротив церкви.
"Opposite" indicates directly across from.
The restaurant is opposite the beach.
Ресторан напротив пляжа.
"Opposite" indicates directly across from.
Against indicates physical contact with or close position beside a vertical surface or boundary.
For example, The ladder is leaning against the wall.
The ladder is leaning against the wall.
Лестница прислонена к стене.
"Against" indicates physical contact with a vertical surface.
He stood against the door.
Он стоял, прислонившись к двери.
"Against" indicates close position beside a vertical surface.
The bike is against the fence.
Велосипед прислонён к забору.
"Against" indicates physical contact with a vertical surface.
She leaned against the tree.
Она прислонилась к дереву.
"Against" indicates physical contact.
The painting is against the wall.
Картина прислонена к стене.
"Against" indicates physical contact.
He pressed his face against the window.
Он прижался лицом к окну.
"Against" indicates physical contact.
The books are stacked against the wall.
Книги сложены у стены.
"Against" indicates close position beside a vertical surface.
She put the umbrella against the door.
Она прислонила зонт к двери.
"Against" indicates physical contact.
Around can indicate an approximate location, position surrounding something, or movement in a surrounding area.
For example, There are trees around the house and We sat around the table.
There are trees around the house.
Вокруг дома есть деревья.
"Around" indicates a position surrounding something.
We sat around the table.
Мы сидели вокруг стола.
"Around" indicates a position surrounding something.
They walked around the park.
Они гуляли по парку.
"Around" indicates movement in a surrounding area.
The fence goes around the garden.
Забор идёт вокруг сада.
"Around" indicates a position surrounding something.
She looked around the room.
Она осмотрелась вокруг комнаты.
"Around" indicates movement in a surrounding area.
There are shops around the square.
Вокруг площади есть магазины.
"Around" indicates a position surrounding something.
The children ran around the garden.
Дети бегали по саду.
"Around" indicates movement in a surrounding area.
The planets orbit around the sun.
Планеты вращаются вокруг солнца.
"Around" indicates a position surrounding something.
By can indicate a position near or beside something and is often interchangeable with beside in location contexts.
For example, She sat by the window and She sat beside the window.
She sat by the window.
Она сидела у окна.
"By" indicates a position near or beside.
She sat beside the window.
Она сидела рядом с окном.
"Beside" indicates a position next to.
The house is by the river.
Дом у реки.
"By" indicates a position near.
The house is beside the river.
Дом рядом с рекой.
"Beside" indicates a position next to.
He stood by the door.
Он стоял у двери.
"By" indicates a position near.
He stood beside the door.
Он стоял рядом с дверью.
"Beside" indicates a position next to.
She waited by the station.
Она ждала у вокзала.
"By" indicates a position near.
She waited beside the station.
Она ждала рядом с вокзалом.
"Beside" indicates a position next to.
At the corner can identify a point or location, while on the corner commonly describes a building or business located at a street intersection.
For example, Meet me at the corner and There is a café on the corner.
Meet me at the corner.
Встреть меня на углу.
"At the corner" identifies a point or location.
There is a café on the corner.
На углу есть кафе.
"On the corner" describes a building at an intersection.
The bank is at the corner of Main Street.
Банк на углу Главной улицы.
"At the corner" identifies a specific point.
The shop is on the corner of the street.
Магазин на углу улицы.
"On the corner" describes a location at an intersection.
Wait for me at the corner.
Подожди меня на углу.
"At the corner" identifies a meeting point.
There is a pharmacy on the corner.
На углу есть аптека.
"On the corner" describes a business at an intersection.
I will be at the corner.
Я буду на углу.
"At the corner" identifies a specific location.
The restaurant is on the corner.
Ресторан на углу.
"On the corner" describes a location at an intersection.
In the centre commonly describes being within the central area of a place, while at the centre can emphasize a central point or location.
For example, The hotel is in the centre of town and Meet me at the centre of the square.
The hotel is in the centre of town.
Отель в центре города.
"In the centre" describes being within the central area.
Meet me at the centre of the square.
Встреть меня в центре площади.
"At the centre" emphasizes a central point.
The shop is in the centre of the city.
Магазин в центре города.
"In the centre" describes being within the central area.
There is a fountain at the centre of the park.
В центре парка есть фонтан.
"At the centre" emphasizes a central point.
The restaurant is in the centre of the old town.
Ресторан в центре старого города.
"In the centre" describes being within the central area.
The statue stands at the centre of the square.
Статуя стоит в центре площади.
"At the centre" emphasizes a central point.
She lives in the centre of London.
Она живёт в центре Лондона.
"In the centre" describes being within the central area.
We met at the centre of the room.
Мы встретились в центре комнаты.
"At the centre" emphasizes a central point.
In, on, at, near, between, opposite, and other place prepositions can describe geographical position according to whether the reference is an area, boundary, line, or point.
For example, a village in the valley, a house on the coast, and a café at the entrance.
There is a village in the valley.
В долине есть деревня.
"In" describes a position within an area.
There is a house on the coast.
На побережье есть дом.
"On" describes a position along a boundary or line.
There is a café at the entrance.
У входа есть кафе.
"At" identifies a specific point.
The town is near the border.
Город near the border.
"Near" indicates a short distance.
The village is between the mountains.
Деревня между горами.
"Between" indicates a position with reference points.
The house is opposite the church.
Дом напротив церкви.
"Opposite" indicates directly across from.
The hotel is in the mountains.
Отель в горах.
"In" describes a position within an area.
The path is on the hillside.
Тропинка на склоне холма.
"On" describes a position along a surface.
On is commonly used for floors and levels within buildings.
For example, The office is on the third floor.
The office is on the third floor.
Офис на третьем этаже.
"On" is used for floors and levels.
She lives on the fifth floor.
Она живёт на пятом этаже.
"On" is used for floors and levels.
The restaurant is on the ground floor.
Ресторан на первом этаже.
"On" is used for floors and levels.
He works on the top floor.
Он работает на верхнем этаже.
"On" is used for floors and levels.
The apartment is on the second floor.
Квартира на втором этаже.
"On" is used for floors and levels.
The gym is on the basement level.
Спортзал на цокольном этаже.
"On" is used for floors and levels.
The library is on the fourth floor.
Библиотека на четвёртом этаже.
"On" is used for floors and levels.
The café is on the mezzanine level.
Кафе на мезонине.
"On" is used for floors and levels.
At can identify a specific position at the uppermost or lowermost point of something.
For example, There is a flag at the top of the building and The name is at the bottom of the page.
There is a flag at the top of the building.
На вершине здания есть флаг.
"At" identifies a specific position at the top.
The name is at the bottom of the page.
Имя внизу страницы.
"At" identifies a specific position at the bottom.
She stood at the top of the stairs.
Она стояла наверху лестницы.
"At" identifies a specific position at the top.
The signature is at the bottom of the document.
Подпись внизу документа.
"At" identifies a specific position at the bottom.
There is a lighthouse at the top of the cliff.
На вершине скалы есть маяк.
"At" identifies a specific position at the top.
The footnote is at the bottom of the page.
Сноска внизу страницы.
"At" identifies a specific position at the bottom.
We waited at the top of the hill.
Мы ждали на вершине холма.
"At" identifies a specific position at the top.
The price is at the bottom of the menu.
Цена внизу меню.
"At" identifies a specific position at the bottom.
On is commonly used with left and right to indicate relative position.
For example, The bank is on the left and The controls are on the right.
The bank is on the left.
Банк слева.
"On" is used with left and right.
The controls are on the right.
Элементы управления справа.
"On" is used with left and right.
The post office is on the left.
Почта слева.
"On" is used with left and right.
The exit is on the right.
Выход справа.
"On" is used with left and right.
The café is on the left side of the street.
Кафе на левой стороне улицы.
"On" is used with left and right.
The shop is on the right corner.
Магазин на правом углу.
"On" is used with left and right.
The bank is on the left of the post office.
Банк слева от почты.
"On" is used with left and right.
The door is on the right.
Дверь справа.
"On" is used with left and right.
Some expressions referring to position or direction can occur without an additional preposition.
For example, upstairs, downstairs, indoors, outdoors, abroad, and home can often be used directly.
She went upstairs.
Она пошла наверх.
"Upstairs" is used directly without a preposition.
He is downstairs.
Он внизу.
"Downstairs" is used directly without a preposition.
The children are playing indoors.
Дети играют в помещении.
"Indoors" is used directly without a preposition.
They are playing outdoors.
Они играют на улице.
"Outdoors" is used directly without a preposition.
She lives abroad.
Она живёт за границей.
"Abroad" is used directly without a preposition.
He went home.
Он пошёл домой.
"Home" is used directly without a preposition.
The cat is upstairs.
Кошка наверху.
"Upstairs" is used directly without a preposition.
We stayed indoors.
Мы остались дома.
"Indoors" is used directly without a preposition.
Choose the place preposition according to whether the location is understood as a point, enclosed area, surface, line, group, or spatial relationship.
Common mistakes include confusing at, in, and on, using in with surfaces, using on with enclosed spaces, confusing between and among, and adding unnecessary prepositions before expressions such as home.
The book is on the table.
Книга на столе.
Correct: "on" is used with surfaces.
The book is in the table.
Книга в столе.
Incorrect: "in" is not used with surfaces.
She is in the room.
Она в комнате.
Correct: "in" is used with enclosed spaces.
She is on the room.
Она на комнате.
Incorrect: "on" is not used with enclosed spaces.
The bank is between the post office and the station.
Банк между почтой и вокзалом.
Correct: "between" is used with two reference points.
She is sitting among her friends.
Она сидит среди своих друзей.
Correct: "among" is used with a group.
She is sitting between her friends.
Она сидит между своими друзьями.
Incorrect: "between" is not used with a group.
He went home.
Он пошёл домой.
Correct: "home" is used without a preposition.