иди сюда
idi syuda
The English phrase 'get over 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. While иди сюда is a direct way to command movement toward the speaker, the alternative подойди сюда is frequently used to mean 'come over here' specifically in the sense of approaching a certain point.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the imperative иди (go) and the adverb сюда (to here/towards this place).
Which one should you use?
While иди сюда directs someone toward the speaker, the phrase иди туда is used to direct someone away from the speaker toward a different location.
How does it change in a sentence?
To use this command politely or when addressing more than one person, change иди to идите (resulting in идите сюда).
How do you pronounce it?
idi syuda
Did you know?
- If a Russian speaker says иди сюда with a certain sarcastic inflection, it can function as a challenge to a fight, similar to 'come and get some' in English.
- If you use the command иди сюда with a stranger or an elder, it can sound quite aggressive or even rude, even if you use the polite 'you' form идите сюда, because the command itself is very blunt.
- While иди means 'go' in Russian, it is used where English speakers would use 'come' when the movement is toward the speaker.
Examples in context
- Иди сюда, Том.Get over here, Tom.This sentence is useful for seeing how to address someone directly using иди сюда.Tatoeba #4051571 by marafon, translation #3371175 by CK
- Подойди сюда, у меня есть интересная новость!Get over here, I have exciting news!
- Прошу вас подойти сюда, чтобы получить дополнительные инструкции.I ask you to get over here to receive additional instructions.
- Иди сюда, быстро!Idi syuda, bystro!Get over here, fast!
- Иди сюда, я хочу тебе кое-что показать.Idi syuda, ya khochu tebe koye-chto pokazat'.Get over here, I want to show you something.
Example conversation
Dmitry is calling Olga to see something in the garden.
- Дмитрий DmitryОльга, иди сюда!Ol'ga, idi syuda!Olga, get over here!
- Ольга OlgaЧто случилось, Дмитрий?Chto sluchilos', Dmitriy?What happened, Dmitry?
- Дмитрий DmitryПосмотри на эту птицу.Posmotri na etu ptitsu.Look at this bird.
- Ольга OlgaОй, какая она красивая!Oy, kakaya ona krasivaya!Oh, how beautiful she is!
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
