Prepositions and plural spatial reference
The singular static-position system extends to plural reference points with -ами/-ями.
- Dynamic placement still uses accusative where the preposition allows it: положи́ть кни́ги под дере́вья versus кни́ги лежа́т под дере́вьями.
- Phrase agreement: Build the whole phrase: ме́жду больши́ми дома́ми, пе́ред но́выми зда́ниями, с хоро́шими друзья́ми.
| Preposition | Example | Relation |
|---|---|---|
| над | над дома́ми | above houses |
| под | под дере́вьями | under trees |
| пе́ред | пе́ред зда́ниями | in front of buildings |
| за | за музе́ями | behind/beyond museums |
| ме́жду | ме́жду у́лицами | between streets |
| с | с учителя́ми | with teachers |
Mini-check
1. Build: under the trees; in front of the buildings. 2. Contrast books placed under trees with books lying under trees.
Apply this next
- Retrieve the rule without looking, then continue to the next lesson.