If you have difficulty choosing between pre- and pre-, then in this article we will try to collect and summarize all the information related to this topic. First of all, the spelling of the prefixes pre- and depends on the meaning that they carry with their use in each particular case. There are, of course, exceptions, but we will talk about them a little later. If earlier you had difficulties regarding this moment, then after reading the article you will definitely be a little more savvy in the grammar of the Great and Mighty Russian language.
Values
So, what are the meanings of words with prefixes pre- and pre-. First, let's analyze the prefix pri-because it has several semantic loads. Namely:
- Approaching an object, adding some part to something (attach, screw, run, buy, etc.).
- Completion of an action (reconcile, cook, teach, etc.).
- Not completing any action or doing it partially(hold, open, sit down, etc.).
- Proximity of objects in space in relation to each other (seaside, coastal, backyard, etc.).
- Also used in verbs with suffixes -iva, -yva (sentence, dance, attach, etc.).
As we can see, the prefix pre- in Russian has many meanings. The prefix has much less of them. But they must also be known and remembered:
- In nouns, it denotes a high degree of quality of the named object or animated person (pretty, amusing, kind, etc.).
- With a verb, the prefix means an action that manifests itself to the highest degree (exaggerate, ex alt, succeed, etc.).
- And, finally, if in a word it is close in meaning to the prefix re- (to block, interrupt, refract, etc.).
Thus, in order to be sure that the spelling of the prefix pre- or pre- will be correct in a particular word, you need to know exactly its meaning. If you are still not sure what it means, then you can use the explanatory dictionary.
Dal's or Ozhegov's dictionaries are perfect for this.
Worth remembering
And yet, as in any rule, there are moments that do not obey this very rule. Sometimes the use of pre- and pre- prefixes may have nothing to do with the meaning of the word. Such words should simply be memorized or their full etymological analysis should be carried out.
In the words that came to us from other languages,the spelling of the prefix should be clarified only with the help of a spelling dictionary. Here are examples of such words: president, primacy, notorious, swear, preamble and many others. Many words imply the use of both prefixes. But depending on the choice and meaning of the word, and possibly the whole phrase, it will change dramatically. For example: bow - bow, transgress - proceed, stay - arrive, receiver - successor and a number of others. Sometimes the prefix, in the course of certain changes, has become part of the root: nature, adventure, invitation.
Recommended
This rule, like any other, takes time to learn. But, it is worth noting that it is absolutely not necessary to cram it. After all, if your vocabulary is quite extensive, then choosing between pre- and pre- prefixes in Russian is not at all difficult.
If you still have difficulties, you can try to write a short essay. Choose any topic that interests you and try to use as many of these prefixes as possible in it. And then check yourself with a dictionary or the Internet. And if the result does not suit you, you can do it regularly at some intervals until the correct prefix is used by itself.
Test yourself
And yet the article is aimed at fixing the rules for using prefixes pre- and pre-. Therefore, we gladly made a selection of words that, in our opinion, may cause difficulties in selection.correct attachment. After reading the article, try to substitute the missing letter for each word from the list below:, pr_increase, pr_giver, pr_list, pr_vatization.
We hope you found this article really helpful and you passed our little test 100%. If suddenly not, then you yourself can find many interesting exercises and tests on the shelves of bookstores or on the Internet.
