If you find it difficult to choose between pre- and pri-, then in this article we will try to collect and summarize all the information related to this topic. First of all, the spelling of prefixes pre- and depends on the meaning that they carry with their use in each particular case. Of course, there are exceptions, but we will talk about them a little later. If earlier you had difficulties regarding this point, 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 pri-. The first we will analyze the prefix, because it has several semantic loads. Namely:
- Approaching an object, adding any part to something (attach, fasten, run, buy, etc.).
- The completion of an action (reconcile, cook, train, etc.).
- Not the completeness of any action or its partial fulfillment (hold, slightly open, sit down, etc.).
- The proximity of objects in space in relation to each other (coastal, coastal, homestead, etc.).
- It is also used in verbs with the suffixes -iva, -yva (sentence, dance, attach, etc.).
As we see, the prefix pri- in Russian has many meanings. The prefix before them is much smaller. But they also must know and remember:
- In nouns, it denotes a high degree of quality of the called subject or animate person (premium, fun, pre-nice, etc.).
- With the verb, the prefix means an action that manifests itself in the highest degree (exaggerate, exalt, succeed, etc.).
- And finally, if in a word it is close in meaning to the prefix re- (block, interrupt, refract, etc.).
Thus, in order to be sure that the spelling of the prefix pre- or prefix is correct in a particular word, you need to know its meaning exactly. If you are still not sure what it means, then you can use the explanatory dictionary.
The Dahl or Ozhegov dictionaries are perfect for this.
Worth remembering
And yet, as in any rule, there are moments that do not obey this rule itself. Sometimes the use of prefixes pre- and pre- may have nothing to do with the meaning of the word. Such words are worth remembering or conducting a complete etymological analysis.
In 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, primate, notorious, swear, preamble and many others. Many words imply the use of both the prefix. But depending on the choice and meaning of the word, and possibly the whole phrase, will change dramatically. For example: to bow - to bow, to transgress - to proceed, to stay - to arrive, the receiver - a successor and a number of others. Sometimes, during certain changes, the prefix has become part of the root: nature, adventure, invitation.
Recommended
This rule, like any other, requires a certain amount of time to study. But, it is worth noting, cramming it is not necessary. After all, if your vocabulary is quite extensive, then to make a choice between pre- and pri- 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 consoles as possible. And after that, test yourself using a dictionary or the Internet. And if the result does not suit you, you can do it regularly at certain intervals, until the use of the correct prefix takes place by itself.
check yourself
Nevertheless, the article is aimed at fixing the rules for the use of prefixes and pre-. Therefore, we gladly made a selection of words, which, in our opinion, can cause difficulties in selecting the correct prefix. After reading the article, try to substitute the missing letter in each word from the list below:
Pr_bautka, pr_amursky, pr_shellets, pr_rogative, pr_love, pr_zidium, pr_myerea, pr_lomit, pr_podavit, pr_parat, pr_ventive, pr_ogromny, pr_pekt, pr_prodazha, pr_prod_, pr_skurant, pr_ privatization.
We hope this article turned out to be really useful and you managed 100% with our little test. If suddenly not, then you yourself can find many interesting exercises and tests on the shelves of bookstores or on the Internet.