это для тебя
eto dlya tebya
The English phrase 'this is for you' is translated into Russian as это для тебя (eto dlya tebya).
The phrase is used when giving a gift or an item to another person.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of это (this), для (for) and тебя (you in the genitive case).
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase это для тебя uses the informal singular тебя (you), which is used with friends, family or children. The phrase changes to это для вас when addressing someone formally or when speaking to more than one person. The preposition для always requires the noun or pronoun that follows it to be in the genitive case.
How do you pronounce it?
eto dlya tebya
Did you know?
- In Russia, it is customary to avoid giving a gift in an even number of flowers, as even numbers are reserved for funerals. If you say это для тебя while handing over a bouquet, ensure the count is odd.
- In Russian, when giving a gift, people often avoid using only the phrase это для тебя and instead say это тебе (this [is] to you).
- The root of the word для is linked to ancient Slavic words describing division or distribution, relating to how things are allotted to people.
Examples in context
- Это для тебя, Том.This is for you, Tom.This sentence is useful for seeing how to address someone by name using это для тебя.Tatoeba #3524095 by odexed, translation #2647055 by CK
- Это для тебя, я думаю.This is for you, I think.This sentence shows how to use это для тебя to express a thought.Tatoeba #4121885 by sharptoothed, translation #3178505 by CK
- Я знаю, как это для тебя сложно.I know how difficult this is for you.This sentence demonstrates the use of это для тебя within a larger context regarding difficulty.Tatoeba #3588264 by marafon, translation #2375901 by CK
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Example conversation
Sergey gives a small gift to Ekaterina in their living room.
- Сергей SergeyЭто для тебя.Eto dlya tebya.This is for you.
- Екатерина EkaterinaОй, спасибо, Сергей! Что это?Oy, spasibo, Sergey! Chto eto?Oh, thank you, Sergey! What is it?
- Сергей SergeyЭто просто небольшой подарок.Eto prosto nebol'shoy podarok.It is just a small gift.
- Екатерина EkaterinaТы очень милый.Ty ochen' milyy.You are very sweet.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries для, тебя, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
