Prefix Pre- and Pri- Usage

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What does the prefix 'пре-' usually indicate in a word?

The prefix 'пре-' often indicates a high degree or intensity of a quality.

What does the prefix 'при-' generally convey in Ukrainian?

The prefix 'при-' often indicates proximity, attachment, or beginning of an action.

Give an example of a word with the prefix 'пре-' and explain its meaning.

The word 'прекрасний' (prekrasnyi) means beautiful or wonderful, indicating something very lovely.

Provide a word with the prefix 'при-' and its translation.

The word 'приходити' (prykhodyty) means to come or arrive, indicating the beginning of an action.

How do prefixes 'пре-' and 'при-' change the meaning of the root word?

They modify the root word by adding nuances such as intensity (пре-) or proximity/start of an action (при-).

Is the word 'прекрасний' more similar to 'beautiful' or 'ugly'?

'Прекрасний' is more similar to 'beautiful' as it indicates something wonderful.

Translate 'پрипинити' from Ukrainian.

'Припинити' (prypynyty) means to stop or cease.

Create a sentence using a word with the prefix 'пре-'.

Я маю прекрасну книгу. – I have a beautiful book.

Form a sentence using a word with the prefix 'при-'.

Ми приїхали до школи. – We arrived at school.

Which prefix would you use to indicate an action has just started?

Use 'при-' to indicate an action has just started.

What prefix would you use to describe something very smart?

Use 'пре-' as in 'премудрий,' which means very wise or smart.

Do the prefixes 'пре-' and 'при-' change the part of speech of the root word?

No, they change the nuance but generally maintain the part of speech.

What is the prefix in the word 'прибрати' and what does it mean?

'при-' is the prefix, indicating the action of attaching or adding to, as in cleaning or putting in place.

Explain the difference between 'прекрасний' and 'красивий'.

Both mean beautiful, but 'прекрасний' implies a higher degree of beauty.

Mention a verb with the prefix 'при-' that means to begin schooling.

'Приступити' (prystupyty) means to start or begin, such as starting school.





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1. What does the prefix 'пре-' usually indicate in a word?

It indicates proximity or attachment.

It signifies the end of an action.

It often indicates a high degree or intensity of a quality.

It marks a change in tense.

2. What does the prefix 'при-' generally convey in Ukrainian?

It signifies disappointment.

It marks a change in gender.

It often indicates proximity, attachment, or beginning of an action.

It indicates transformation or change.

3. How do prefixes 'пре-' and 'при-' change the meaning of the root word?

They change the root word gender.

They make the root word past tense.

They modify the root word by adding nuances such as intensity (пре-) or proximity/start of an action (при-).

They convert the word into a noun.

4. Is the word 'прекрасний' more similar to 'beautiful' or 'ugly'?

'Прекрасний' is more similar to 'beautiful' as it indicates something wonderful.

'Прекрасний' is more similar to 'ugly' as it indicates something unsightly.

It means neither, more neutral in tone.

It translates directly to 'average'.

5. Translate 'припинити' from Ukrainian.

To begin or start.

To stop or cease.

To run or sprint.

To approach or come closer.

6. Which prefix would you use to indicate an action has just started?

Use 'при-'.

Use 'пре-'.

Use 'за-'.

Use 'по-'.

7. What prefix would you use to describe something very smart?

Use 'пре-' as in 'премудрий,' which means very wise or smart.

Use 'при-' as in 'прибутковий,' which implies substantial beauty.

Use 'под-' to intensify knowledge.

Use 'на-' for increased intelligence.

8. Do the prefixes 'пре-' and 'при-' change the part of speech of the root word?

No, they change the nuance but generally maintain the part of speech.

Yes, they alter the root word to an adjective.

Yes, they change it into a verb.

Yes, they transform it into a noun.

9. What is the prefix in the word 'прибрати' and what does it mean?

'при-' is the prefix, indicating the action of attaching or adding to, as in cleaning or putting in place.

There is no prefix; it stands alone.

'пра-' suggests transformation.

'при-' means removal or elimination.

10. Explain the difference between 'прекрасний' and 'красивий'.

'Красивий' refers to something ugly, 'прекрасний' to something not nice.

'Прекрасний' implies dissatisfaction, 'красивий' is neutral.

Both mean beautiful, but 'прекрасний' implies a higher degree of beauty.

'Красивий' is strictly physical, 'прекрасний' is spiritual.