иди сюда
idi syuda
The English phrase "come here" is translated into Russian as иди сюда (idi syuda).
This phrase is a command used to tell someone to move toward the speaker's current location. The specific form иди сюда implies that the person should move toward you by walking. If the person is driving or riding, a different verb would be used.
What does it mean word for word?
The word сюда is an adverb of direction meaning "to here" or "towards here".
Which one should you use?
While иди сюда is the standard way to say "come here", the alternative подойди сюда is often used when you specifically want someone to "come closer" or "approach here".
How does it change in a sentence?
The form иди сюда is the singular informal imperative. To be polite or to address more than one person, you should use идите сюда.
How do you pronounce it?
idi syuda
Did you know?
- If you want a cat to come to you, you wouldn't use иди сюда, but instead make a clicking sound or say кс-кс-кс.
- The word сюда comes from the Proto-Slavic root *sǫda, which is a distant relative of the English word 'hither'.
- When telling a child to come here, parents often use the diminutive form иди-ка сюда, adding a particle that makes the command sound more like a gentle coaxing.
Examples in context
- Эй ты! Иди сюда.Hey, you! Come here.This sentence shows how to use иди сюда to get someone's attention.Tatoeba #3374071 by odexed, translation #2592855 by WestofEden
- Иди сюда и помоги.Come here and help.This sentence shows иди сюда used when asking for help.Tatoeba #4587336 by odexed, translation #3100621 by mhenderson5
- Иди сюда помоги мне.Come here and help me.This sentence shows иди сюда used in a request for assistance.Tatoeba #13826452 by marafon, translation #61596 by CK
- Подойдите сюда, пожалуйста. Я хотел бы задать вам несколько вопросов.Come here, please. I would like to ask you a few questions.
- Придите сюда, пожалуйста, я вас хочу представить.Come here, please, I want to introduce you.
- Подойди сюда, у меня есть нечто интересное, что хочу показать.Come here, I have something interesting I want to show you.
- Приходи сюда, давай вместе подготовимся к вечеринке.Come here, let's prepare for the party together.
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Example conversation
Sergei calls Maria over to look at something on the table.
- Сергей SergeyМария, иди сюда.Mariya, idi syuda.Maria, come here.
- Мария MariaЧто случилось, Сергей?Chto sluchilos', Sergey?What happened, Sergei?
- Сергей SergeyПосмотри на это.Posmotri na eto.Look at this.
- Мария MariaОго, это очень красиво!Ogo, eto ochen' krasivo!Wow, that is very beautiful!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries сюда, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
