Did you know that the Russian prefix под has many different meanings used with verbs?
- In an upward direction: Ты подбросила мяч: You threw up a ball.
- Adding something: Катя подлила воды в кастрюлю: Katia poured more water into the pan.
- Approaching: Он подъехал к метро: He approached the metro station (driving)
- Do an action under something: Подрыть землю под домом: Dig under the house.
- Do something secretely: Он подслушивает наши разговоры: He listens secretely to our conversations.
- A little bit: Цветок подсох: The flower got a little dry.
- Do an action till a limit: Я подготовил доклад: I prepared the report.
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