идти в
idti v
The English phrase "go to" is translated into Russian as идти в (idti v).
идти в is used to express moving toward or entering a specific place. It is specifically used when the movement is being done on foot.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase consists of the verb идти, which means "to go" or "to walk" and the preposition в, which means "into" or "to".
Which one should you use?
Use идти в specifically when you are traveling on foot. If you are traveling by vehicle, you should use ехать в instead.
How does it change in a sentence?
The preposition в in this phrase must be followed by a noun in the Accusative case to indicate direction.
How do you pronounce it?
idti v
When do people say it?
If you want to informally suggest a place to visit by saying "let's go to", you can use the phrase Пойдем в.
Did you know?
- The word идти can be used to describe the weather, such as when saying 'it is snowing', which literally translates to 'the snow is going'.
- The verb идти is also used to say that a piece of clothing 'fits' or 'suits' a person, describing the 'movement' of the style on the body.
- In Russian, the word идти is also used to describe how time passes or how a process is unfolding, such as when saying 'the clock is going'.
Examples in context
- Пора идти в школу.It's time to go to school.This sentence is useful for saying it is time to go to school using идти в.Tatoeba #2796657 by marafon, translation #21595 by CK
- Я должен идти в банк.I have to go to the bank.This sentence is useful for saying you have to go to the bank using идти в.Tatoeba #1397157 by Wayawa, translation #256981 by CK
- Я должна идти в морг.I have to go to the morgue.This sentence is useful for saying you have to go to the morgue using идти в.Tatoeba #3250334 by Selena777, translation #10769637 by ddnktr
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Example conversation
Andrey and Olga are deciding where to go for a walk.
- Андрей AndreyДавай идти в парк.Davay idti v park.Let's go to the park.
- Ольга OlgaЯ не хочу идти в парк сегодня.Ya ne khochu idti v park segodnya.I don't want to go to the park today.
- Андрей AndreyТогда хочешь идти в кино?Togda khochesh idti v kino?Then do you want to go to the cinema?
- Ольга OlgaДа, Андрей, пошли!Da, Andrey, poshli!Yes, Andrey, let's go!
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
