What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to "join yourself to us". The part к нам means "to us", consisting of the preposition к (to/towards) and the pronoun нам (us) in the dative case.
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb form присоединяйся is used when speaking to one person directly. If you are addressing a group, use the form присоединитесь. The phrase changes from the informal присоединяйся к нам to the formal or plural присоединяйтесь к нам when addressing more than one person or using a polite register. Additionally, the perfective form присоединись к нам is often used for a single, specific invitation to a one-time event, whereas the imperfective присоединяйся к нам can imply a more ongoing or general invitation. If the phrase is part of a larger sentence, such as "He wants to join us", use the infinitive form присоединиться к нам.
How do you pronounce it?
prisoyedinyaysya k nam
Did you know?
- In casual youth slang, instead of присоединяйся, people might use the word подтягивайся, which literally means 'pull yourself up' or 'pull yourself along'.
- In Russian, if you want to 'join' a conversation or a game, you might use the verb вписаться, which literally means 'to write oneself into'. This implies fitting into a pre-existing space or slot.
- While присоединяйся means to join, the Russian language has a specific word сопричастность for the feeling of belonging or being 'part of' the group you just joined.
Examples in context
- Присоединяйся к нам.Join us.This sentence shows the use of the phrase as a simple command.Tatoeba #2013759 by Balamax, translation #1745546 by belgavox
- Присоединяйся к нам!Join us!This sentence shows the use of the phrase with an exclamation mark.Tatoeba #2653759 by Balamax, translation #2653756 by _undertoad
- Добро пожаловать! Присоединитесь к нам и помогите нам создать лучшее будущее.Welcome! Join us and help us create a better future.
- Давайте вместе пойдем в кино сегодня!Let's go to the movies together today!
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Example conversation
Andrei is playing a video game and Ekaterina invites him to play online.
- Андрей AndreyЯ играю один, это скучно.Ya igrayu odin, eto skuchno.I am playing alone, it is boring.
- Екатерина EkaterinaПрисоединяйся к нам в сети!Prisoyedinyaysya k nam v seti!Join us online!
- Андрей AndreyХорошая идея, я сейчас приду.Khoroshaya ideya, ya seychas pridu.Good idea, I will come now.
- Екатерина EkaterinaАндрей, мы тебя ждём.Andrey, my tebya zhdyom.Andrei, we are waiting for you.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
