иди ко мне
idi ko mne
The English phrase "come to me" is translated into Russian as иди ко мне (idi ko mne).
This phrase is used as a command to tell someone to move toward the speaker. It specifically implies that the person should come to you by walking.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to "go to me". The word иди is the imperative form of the verb "to go", and ко мне means "to me".
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase uses the preposition ко instead of the standard к because ко is used before the word мне to avoid a difficult consonant cluster. When addressing multiple people or using a polite tone, the verb changes to идите ко мне.
How do you pronounce it?
idi ko mne
Did you know?
- In a romantic context, the phrase иди ко мне can be used as a flirtatious invitation, shifting the meaning from a literal request for movement to a request for intimacy.
- Because иди ко мне is an imperative, using it with a person you do not know well can sound incredibly bossy or even aggressive.
- Russian has multiple verbs for 'to go', and иди specifically implies movement on foot, unlike verbs used for traveling by vehicle.
Examples in context
- Джон, иди ко мне!John, come to me!This sentence shows how to call someone named John to you using иди ко мне.Tatoeba #2609894 by odexed, translation #1098116 by cntrational
- Иди ко мне.Come to me.This sentence is a simple way to use the command иди ко мне.Tatoeba #3409501 by odexed, translation #2245214 by CK
- Приди ко мне, и мы проведем отличное время вместе.Come to me, and we will have a great time together.
- Милый, иди ко мне.Milyy, idi ko mne.Darling, come to me.
Example conversation
A woman is calling her husband to sit by her on the sofa.
- Ольга OlgaСергей, иди ко мне.Sergey, idi ko mne.Sergey, come to me.
- Сергей SergeyЯ иду, Ольга.Ya idu, Ol'ga.I'm coming, Olga.
- Ольга OlgaТы хочешь посмотреть фильм?Ty khochesh' posmotret' fil'm?Do you want to watch a movie?
- Сергей SergeyДа, с удовольствием.Da, s udovol'stviyem.Yes, with pleasure.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
