Imperfective: за (za)
English Meaning: 1. after 2. behind 3. on the other side of 4. for 5. instead of 6. (a particle used for adding an emphasis) 7. outside of 8. over 9. to

Example Sentences:

Я пойду на рынок за хлебом и фруктами.
ya poĭdú na rýnok za khlébom i frúktami.
I will go to the market to buy bread and fruit.
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Я замолвлю за вас словечко.
ya zamólvlyu za vas slovéchko.
I'll put in a good word for you.
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Спасибо за помощь.
spasíbo za pómoshch'.
Thank you for your help.
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Он поблагодарил её за помощь. "Пожалуйста", - сказала она.
on poblagodaríl eyó za pómoshch'. " pozháluĭsta ", - skazála oná.
He thanked her for her help. "You are welcome", she said.
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Собака гонялась за кошкой.
sobáka gonyálas' za kóshkoĭ.
The dog was chasing the cat.
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Коробка за диваном.
koróbka za divánom.
The box is behind the sofa.
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За потайной дверью был проход.
za potaĭnóĭ dvér'yu bȳl prokhód.
There was a passageway behind the secret door.
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