идите прямо
idite pryamo
The English phrase "go straight" is translated into Russian as идите прямо (idite pryamo).
This phrase is used to provide directions, instructing someone to continue moving forward without turning.
What does it mean word for word?
The word прямо functions as an adverb meaning "straight" or "directly".
Which one should you use?
While идите прямо is the standard direction, Иди прямиком is an informal variation that emphasizes going directly without detours.
How does it change in a sentence?
Russian uses different imperative forms depending on the subject. The form иди прямо is the singular informal imperative, used when speaking to one person you know well or a child. The default form идите прямо uses the plural imperative, which is the standard way to give directions to a group of people or to a stranger.
How do you pronounce it?
idite pryamo
Did you know?
- In Russian, the word прямо can act as a filler word, similar to how English speakers use 'like' or 'totally'. It is often used to add emphasis to an adjective or an entire sentence.
- The word прямо can be used to express a sense of 'directly' in terms of communication. If someone is speaking 'прямо' to you, they are being blunt or even rudely direct rather than just following a straight line.
- In Russian, the word прямо is used in the expression for 'straight away' or 'immediately', linking the idea of a straight line to a short amount of time.
Examples in context
- Идите прямо через сквер.Go straight across the square.This sentence shows how to use идите прямо when crossing a square.Tatoeba #3060601 by sharptoothed, translation #3060600 by sharptoothed
- Идите прямо и увидите банк.Go straight ahead and you will see the bank.This sentence uses идите прямо to link a direction with a destination.Tatoeba #10632851 by marafon, translation #3258699 by CM
- Идите прямо, и вы найдёте станцию.Go straight, and you will find the station.This sentence uses идите прямо to provide a direction that leads to a specific location.Tatoeba #419329 by Hellerick, translation #269558 by CM
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Example conversation
Andrey is asking Catherine for directions to the pharmacy.
- Екатерина EkaterinaГде здесь ближайшая аптека?Gde zdes' blizhayshaya apteka?Where is the nearest pharmacy?
- Андрей AndreyИдите прямо до светофора.Idite pryamo do svetofora.Go straight until the traffic light.
- Екатерина EkaterinaМне нужно будет повернуть?Mne nuzhno budet povernut'?Will I need to turn?
- Андрей AndreyНет, она будет прямо перед вами.Net, ona budet pryamo pered vami.No, it will be right in front of you.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
