поговори зі мною
The English phrase "talk to me" is translated into Ukrainian as поговори зі мною.
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, поговори зі мною means "talk with me" because the preposition зі (with) is used.
How does it change in a sentence?
Поговори зі мною uses the singular imperative, which is used when addressing one person with whom you are on familiar terms. If you are addressing more than one person or want to use a formal tone, use the form поговоріть зі мною.
Did you know?
- The grammar of зі мною uses the instrumental case, which is used not only for tools but also for the people who accompany you during an action.
- While поговори зі мною means 'talk to me', adding the prefix по- changes the verb from a general action to a request for a specific, finite conversation or a 'chat'.
- The root of the verb поговори is closely related to the word for 'voice' in many Slavic languages, linking the act of talking directly to the physical production of sound.
Examples in context
- Просто поговори зі мною.Just talk to me.Tatoeba #8121268 by deniko, translation #3181106 by CK
- Ну ж бо, поговори зі мною.Come on, talk to me.Tatoeba #6053627 by deniko, translation #3181147 by CK
- Ну ж бо, поговори зі мною, Транґу.Come on! Talk to me, Trang.Tatoeba #491386 by aandrusiak, translation #2039 by brauliobezerra
- Прошу поговорити зі мною про вашу культуру.Please talk to me about your culture.
- 3 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Olena and Andriy are sitting in a quiet cafe.
- Олена OlenaАндрію, просто поговори зі мною.Andriyu, prosto pohovory zi mnoyu.Andriy, just talk to me.
- Андрій AndriiЯ дуже втомлений сьогодні, Олено.Ya duzhe vtomenyi siohodni, Oleno.I am very tired today, Olena.
- Олена OlenaЯ розумію, але мені важливо почути тебе.Ya rozumiyu, ale meni vazhlyvo pochuty tebe.I understand, but it is important for me to hear you.
- Андрій AndriiДобре, про що ти хочеш поговорити?Dobre, pro shcho ty khochesh pohovoryty?Okay, what do you want to talk about?
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
