Routes, standards, and distribution with по
Plural по + dative frames cover movement over multiple paths, conformity to standards, and distribution among sets.
- Meaning determines whether plural is intended; по itself does not automatically pluralise the phrase.
| Meaning | Example | Contrast |
|---|---|---|
| along | ходи́ть по ти́хим у́лицам | multiple streets |
| according to | по но́вым пра́вилам | new rules |
| by categories | раздели́ть по ра́зным гру́ппам | into/by different groups |
| one each | дать по но́вой кни́ге | singular distributive |
| several each | дать по две но́вые кни́ги | special numeral phrase |
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3.10 · Routes, standards, and distribution with по · table 1
along · ходи́ть по ти́хим у́лицам · multiple streetsaccording to · по но́вым пра́вилам · new rulesMini-check
Form: по + но́вые а́дреса. Express 'according to strict rules'.
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