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Belarusian

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Alternative forms

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  • za — Łacinka (Belarusian Latin alphabet)

Etymology

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Inherited from Old Ruthenian за (za), from Proto-Slavic *za. Cognate with Ukrainian за (za), Russian за (za), Polish za.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): [za]
  • Hyphenation: за

Preposition

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за • (za)

  1. [with accusative]
    1. (of motion) behind, beyond, past (to the other side of)
    2. (of motion) at, to (to a place next to something, or to begin an activity)
    3. by (indicating the part that is grasped or touched)
    4. for (in exchange for; at the price of)
    5. for, in favour of
    6. for (because of, in reward or punishment for)
    7. than (with comparatives)
      старэ́йшы за бра́та ― staréjšy za bráta ― older than one's brother
    8. over, past (exceeding a limit)
    9. in, within, during (over a period of time)
    10. (with да (da)) before (a given time before an event)
    11. away (at a distance of)
    12. instead of, for; as
    13. (of a woman's marriage) to (in вы́йсці за́муж за (výjsci zámuž za, “to marry”))
    14. (of profession) as, to be (in вучы́цца за (vučýcca za, “to study to be”))
  2. [with instrumental]
    1. (of location) behind, beyond, on the other side of
    2. at (next to something; engaged in an activity)
    3. after (in succession)
    4. for (in order to fetch or obtain)
    5. after, over (with verbs of watching and caring)
    6. under, in the time of
    7. up to, with (indicating whose turn, responsibility or debt something is)
    8. with, under (bearing a signature, number, etc.)
    9. because of

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Bulgarian

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Etymology

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    Inherited from Proto-Slavic *za.

    Pronunciation

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    • (stressed) IPA(key): [za]
    • (unstressed) IPA(key): [zə]

    Preposition

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    за • (za)

    1. used to indicate the place someone or something is going to or toward; for, to
      Заминавам за Англия.
      Zaminavam za Anglija.
      I am leaving for England.
      Пътувам за Варна
      Pătuvam za Varna
      I am travelling to Varna.
      Кога е следващият влак за Лондон?
      Koga e sledvaštijat vlak za London?
      When's the next train for London?
    2. used to indicate an amount of time; for, in, during
      Ще остана тук за известно време.
      Šte ostana tuk za izvestno vreme.
      I'll stay here for a while.
      Отивам на почивка за няколко дни.
      Otivam na počivka za njakolko dni.
      I'm going on holiday for a few days.
      Ще свърша тази работа за един ден.
      Šte svărša tazi rabota za edin den.
      I shall do this work in a day.
      Той пробяга сто метра за единадесет секунди.
      Toj probjaga sto metra za edinadeset sekundi.
      He ran a hundred metres in eleven seconds.
      За последните пет години инфлацията се е покачила с 8%.
      Za poslednite pet godini inflacijata se e pokačila s 8%.
      During the last five years inflation has risen by 8%.
    3. used to indicate the time when something is arranged or intended to happen; for
      Сватбата е насрочена за следващия април.
      Svatbata e nasročena za sledvaštija april.
      The wedding is planned for next April.
      среща за 12 май
      srešta za 12 maj
      an appointment for May 12
    4. used to show the occasion when something happens; for
      Прибирам се за Коледа.
      Pribiram se za Koleda.
      I'm coming home for Christmas.
    5. used to indicate the order of occurrence of an action or event; for
      За пръв път в човешката история имаме изглед на цялото слънце.
      Za prăv păt v čoveškata istorija imame izgled na cjaloto slănce.
      For the first time in human history we have a view of the entire Sun.
      За последен път, моля те, престани!
      Za posleden păt, molja te, prestani!
      For the last time, please stop!
    6. used to indicate the time that a statement refers to; for
      Това е всичко за сега/днес.
      Tova e vsičko za sega/dnes.
      That's all for now/today.
    7. used to indicate the part of something/somebody that is held, grasped, etc. or to show that something is attached to something else; by, to
      Той хвана лопатата за дръжката
      Toj hvana lopatata za drăžkata
      He grasped the shovel by the handle.
      Тя го сграбчи за ръката.
      Tja go sgrabči za răkata.
      She grabbed him by the arm.
      Той завърза каишката на кучето за стълба.
      Toj zavărza kaiškata na kučeto za stălba.
      He tied the dog's leash to the post.
      държа се за перилата
      dărža se za perilata
      to hold on to the bannister/to hold the rail
    8. on the subject of somebody/something, in connection with somebody/something; about
      За какво си мислиш?
      Za kakvo si misliš?
      What are you thinking about?
      Тревожа се за нея.
      Trevoža se za neja.
      I'm worried about her.
      Тя ми разказа всичко за ваканцията си.
      Tja mi razkaza vsičko za vakancijata si.
      She told me all about her vacation.
      книги за птици
      knigi za ptici
      books about birds
      роман за Испания
      roman za Ispanija
      a novel about Spain
    9. used to indicate the person that a statement refers to; for, to
      За него е важно да има пари.
      Za nego e važno da ima pari.
      It's important for him to have money.
      Ще е по-добре за теб, ако си държиш устата затворена.
      Šte e po-dobre za teb, ako si dăržiš ustata zatvorena.
      It will be better for you if you keep your mouth shut.
      Това е важно/интересно/полезно за нас.
      Tova e važno/interesno/polezno za nas.
      It is of importance/interest/use to us.
      Това е ново за мен.
      Tova e novo za men.
      This is quite new to me.
    10. used to indicate the person who should use or have something; for
      Има писно за теб.
      Ima pisno za teb.
      There's a letter for you.
      Това е книга за деца.
      Tova e kniga za deca.
      It's a book for children.
      Тази работа не е за мен.
      Tazi rabota ne e za men.
      That job is not for me.
    11. used to indicate the thing that something is meant to be used with; for
      Купихме нова маса за трапезарията.
      Kupihme nova masa za trapezarijata.
      We bought a new table for the dining room.
      Тези гуми за тази кола ли са?
      Tezi gumi za tazi kola li sa?
      Are these the tires for this car?
      Тази храна е за партито.
      Tazi hrana e za partito.
      This food is for the party.
    12. used to indicate the use of something; for
      инструмент за измерване на скорост
      instrument za izmervane na skorost
      an instrument for measuring speed
      машина за рязане на хляб
      mašina za rjazane na hljab
      a machine for slicing bread
      вода за пиене
      voda za piene
      drinking water
      четка за зъби
      četka za zăbi
      toothbrush
    13. used to indicate purpose; for, to + infinitive
      За удоволствие ли учиш английски?
      Za udovolstvie li učiš anglijski?
      Are you learning English for pleasure?
      Тя се облича за вечеря.
      Tja se obliča za večerja.
      She's dressing for dinner.
      Катерици събираха орехи за зимата.
      Katerici săbiraha orehi za zimata.
      Squirrels were storing nuts for the winter.
      уча за изпити
      uča za izpiti
      to study for examinations
      Време е за вечеря.
      Vreme e za večerja.
      It’s time for dinner.
      Отивам за хляб.
      Otivam za hljab.
      I’m going to get bread.
    14. used to indicate a reason or cause; for
      Съдят го за убийство.
      Sădjat go za ubijstvo.
      He is being tried for murder.
      Тя ми подари часовник за рождения ми ден.
      Tja mi podari časovnik za roždenija mi den.
      She gave me a watch for my birthday.
      Той получи награда за храброст.
      Toj poluči nagrada za hrabrost.
      He got an award for bravery.
    15. in order to help somebody/something; for, of
      Какво мога да направя за Вас?
      Kakvo moga da napravja za Vas?
      What can I do for you?
      Работим за доброто на човечеството.
      Rabotim za dobroto na čovečestvoto.
      We are working for the good of humanity.
      Това е за твое добро.
      Tova e za tvoe dobro.
      This is for your own good.
      Те се биха и умряха за страната си.
      Te se biha i umrjaha za stranata si.
      They fought and died for their country.
      грижа се за някого
      griža se za njakogo
      to take care of someone
    16. in order to get (something); for
      Той дойде при мен за съвет.
      Toj dojde pri men za săvet.
      He came to me for advice.
      За повече информация се обадете на този номер.
      Za poveče informacija se obadete na tozi nomer.
      For more information, call this number.
    17. in support of somebody/something; for
      За или против предложението си?
      Za ili protiv predloženieto si?
      Are you for or against the proposal?
      Гласуваха за независимост на референдум.
      Glasuvaha za nezavisimost na referendum.
      They voted for independence in a referendum.
      За кой кандидат си?
      Za koj kandidat si?
      Which candidate are you for?
      Напълно съм за свободата на словото.
      Napălno săm za svobodata na slovoto.
      I am all for freedom of speech.
    18. used to indicate the person or thing toward which feelings, thoughts, etc., are directed; for
      Той жадуваше за слава.
      Toj žaduvaše za slava.
      He was hungry for fame.
      Те копнеят за дома си.
      Te kopnejat za doma si.
      They are longing for home.
      Жал ми е за него.
      Žal mi e za nego.
      I feel sorry for him.
      Безпокоят се за безопасността ѝ.
      Bezpokojat se za bezopasnostta ì.
      They are anxious for her safety.
    19. in exchange for something; for
      око за око и зъб за зъб
      oko za oko i zăb za zăb
      an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth
      Копия са достъпни за два долара всяко.
      Kopija sa dostăpni za dva dolara vsjako.
      Copies are available for two dollars each.
      Ще си купя обувки за 1000 лв.
      Šte si kupja obuvki za 1000 lv.
      I'll buy shoes for 1000 levs.
      Ще разменя тези две бутилки за онази.
      Šte razmenja tezi dve butilki za onazi.
      I'll swap these two bottles for that one.
    20. as an employee, member, player, etc., of something; for
      Тя работи за правителството
      Tja raboti za pravitelstvoto
      She works for the government.
      Той играе за Денвър.
      Toj igrae za Denvăr.
      He plays for Denver.
    21. considering what can be expected from somebody/something; for
      Времето беше топло за този период от годината.
      Vremeto beše toplo za tozi period ot godinata.
      The weather was warm for the time of year.
      Тя е висока за възрастта си.
      Tja e visoka za văzrastta si.
      She's tall for her age.
      Той не е зле за начинаещ.
      Toj ne e zle za načinaešt.
      He's not bad for a beginner.
      Той яде за двама.
      Toj jade za dvama.
      He eats for two.
    22. used with certain verbs
      женя се/омъжвам се за някого
      ženja se/omăžvam se za njakogo
      to marry someone
      сгоден/сгодена съм за някого
      sgoden/sgodena săm za njakogo
      to be engaged to someone
      За глупак ли ме мислиш?
      Za glupak li me misliš?
      Do you take me for a fool?
      Избраха я за капитан на отбора.
      Izbraha ja za kapitan na otbora.
      They chose her as the team captain.
      Той владее езика толкова добре, че лесно може да мине за германец.
      Toj vladee ezika tolkova dobre, če lesno može da mine za germanec.
      He speaks the language so well he could easily pass for a German.
      Той се смята за експерт по темата.
      Toj se smjata za ekspert po temata.
      He considers himself (as) an expert on the subject.
      отговарям за
      otgovarjam za
      to be responsible for/to be in charge of
    23. used in certain wishes
      За много години!
      Za mnogo godini!
      Many happy returns (of the day)!
      За твое здраве!
      Za tvoe zdrave!
      To your health!

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    Macedonian

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    Etymology

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    Inherited from Proto-Slavic *za.

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    за • (za)

    1. for
      Купив подарок за брат ти. ― Kupiv podarok za brat ti. ― I bought a gift for your brother.
    2. about
      Веќе не зборуваме за тебе. ― Veḱe ne zboruvame za tebe. ― We're not talking about you anymore.
    3. in exchange for, at the price of

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    Particularly: “is it a cognate of Manchu ᠵᡝ (je)?”

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    за • (za) (Mongolian spelling ᠵᠠ)

    1. okay; alright

    Pannonian Rusyn

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    Etymology

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      Inherited from Old Slovak za, from Proto-Slavic *za. Cognates include Carpathian Rusyn за (za) and Slovak za.

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      за (za)

      1. during, while, in (denotes simultaneity) [with genitive]
        Synonym: под час (pod čas)
        зробел вельо за живота ― zrobel velʹo za života ― he did a lot in his life
        за роси ― za rosi ― while there is still dew
        за жимушнїх вечарох ― za žimušnjix večarox ― during winter evenings
        за панованя краля ― za panovanja kralja ― during the reign of the king
      2. behind (denotes direction behind something) [with accusative]
        Antonym: пред (pred)
        скрил ше за древо ― skril še za drevo ― he hid behind a tree
        слунко зашло за гору ― slunko zašlo za horu ― the sun has set behind the mountain
      3. (sometimes not translated) for (denotes reason, purpose) [with accusative]
        Synonym: на (na)
        одац ше за дакого ― odac še za dakoho ― to marry someone (literally, “to give oneself for someone”)
        жертвовац ше за дакого ― žertvovac še za dakoho ― to sacrifice oneself for someone
        камень за мурованє хижи ― kamenʹ za murovanje xiži ― stone for building a house
        шмати за роботу (до роботи)
        šmati za robotu (do roboti)
        work clothes
        (literally, “clothes for work”)
        мац ше бої за дзеци ― mac še boji za dzeci ― the mother fears for her children
        заплациш ти за тото ― zaplaciš ti za toto ― you will pay for this
        офировал пенєжи за школу
        ofiroval penježi za školu
        he bequeathed money for the school
        чули зме за ньго же є вредни
        čuli zme za nʹho že je vredni
        we heard that he is diligent
        (literally, “we heard for him that he is diligent”)
      4. for (denotes goal, target) [with accusative]
        Synonym: ґу (gu)
        рихта ше за испит ― rixta še za ispit ― he is preparing for the exam
        родичи женя сина, рихтаю ше за свадзбу (ґу свадзби)
        rodiči ženja sina, rixtaju še za svadzbu (gu svadzbi)
        parents of the son's wife, preparing for the wedding
      5. for, up for (denotes ability) [with accusative]
        ти нє за тоту роботу ― ti nje za totu robotu ― you are not up for this job
      6. for (in support of) [with accusative]
        Antonym: процив (prociv)
        за и процив ― za i prociv ― for and against
      7. for, towards (denotes direction of travel) [with accusative]
        Synonym: до (do)
      8. (of time) in, within (denotes temporal interval) [with accusative]
        Synonyms: на (na), о (o), до (do)
        за три днї шицко зробел
        za tri dnji šicko zrobel
        he did everything in three days
        вона ше за рок ода ― vona še za rok oda ― she will get married in a year
        одложел драгу за пар днї
        odložel drahu za par dnji
        he postponed the trip for a couple of days
      9. (obsolete) about [with accusative]
        Synonym: о (o)
        дїдо приповедал унуком за кральох и юнакох
        djido pripovedal unukom za kralʹox i junakox
        the grandfather told his grandchildren about kings and heroes
      10. behind (denotes spatial position) [with instr]
        за хижу заграда ― za xižu zahrada ― the garden is behind the house
      11. for, to (denotes object) [with instr]
        бановац за школскима днями
        banovac za školskima dnjami
        to grieve for school days
        пойсц за роботу ― pojsc za robotu ― to go to work

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      Inherited from Proto-Slavic *za.

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      за • (za)

      1. [with accusative]
        1. (of motion) to
        2. (of time) during (close to в течение (v tečenije))
          за вре́мя пребыва́ния в Москве́ ― za vrémja prebyvánija v Moskvé ― during his stay in Moscow
          за после́дние два́дцать лет ― za poslédnije dvádcatʹ let ― for the past twenty years (lt. during the last twenty years)
          за́ три дня ― zá tri dnja ― in three days
        3. (of time, with до (do)) time before an event
          за две мину́ты до уро́ка ― za dve minúty do uróka ― 2 minutes (left) before the lecture
          за́ день до отъе́зда ― zá denʹ do otʺjézda ― one day before departure
        4. for; to; by; after; over
          Он игра́ет за кома́нду А. ― On igrájet za komándu A. ― He's playing for team A.
          боро́ться за мир ― borótʹsja za mir ― to fight for peace
          Она́ рабо́тает за де́ньги. ― Oná rabótajet za dénʹgi. ― She works for money.
        5. instead of
          Сего́дня он чита́л ле́кцию за заболе́вшего колле́гу. ― Sevódnja on čitál lékciju za zabolévševo kollégu. ― Today he gave a lecture for a sick colleague.
        6. (of voting) in favor of
          Он проголосова́л за строи́тельство но́вой шко́лы. ― On progolosovál za stroítelʹstvo nóvoj škóly. ― He voted for the construction of a new school.
        7. (colloquial, dialectal) about
          Synonyms: о (o), об (ob), про (pro)
          думать за рабо́ту ― dumatʹ za rabótu ― to think about work
          говорить за жизнь ― govoritʹ za žiznʹ ― to speak about life
        8. (used in expressions)
          ра́доваться за кого́-либо ― rádovatʹsja za kovó-libo ― to be happy for someone
          боя́ться за кого́-либо ― bojátʹsja za kovó-libo ― to be afraid for someone
          брать кого́-либо за́ руку ― bratʹ kovó-libo zá ruku ― to take someone by the hand
          вести́ кого́-либо за́ руку ― vestí kovó-libo zá ruku ― to lead someone by the hand
          Note the stress on за́ but not on руку in these expressions
      2. [with instrumental]
        1. (of location) behind; beyond; on the other side of
          За реко́й со́лнышко сади́тся.
          Za rekój sólnyško sadítsja.
          The sun is setting across the river
        2. at; while
          за обе́дом разгово́р шёл о теа́тре ― za obédom razgovór šol o teátre ― at dinner the conversation turned to the theater
          за столо́м ― za stolóm ― at the table
          за игро́й ― za igrój ― while playing
          за кни́гой ― za knígoj ― while reading (specifically a book)
          за рабо́той ― za rabótoj ― while working
          за у́жином ― za úžinom ― while eating dinner
          за чте́нием ― za čténijem ― while reading (nothing specific implied)
          за рулём ― za ruljóm ― at the wheel (driving a vehicle)
        3. owing to
          Synonyms: всле́дствие (vslédstvije), в результа́те (v rezulʹtáte), и́з-за (íz-za), по причи́не (po pričíne)
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      Etymology

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      Inherited from Proto-Slavic *za. Cognate with Old Armenian զ- (z-).

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      за (Latin spelling za)

      1. for (expressing a reason) [with accusative]
        гласати за некога ― to vote for somebody
        продати нешто за 100 долара ― to sell something for a hundred dollars
        платити за радозналост ― to pay for one's curiosity
        бојати се за некога ― to fear for somebody
        доћи кући за празнике ― to come home for the holiday season
      2. behind, in back of, at (without change of position, answering the question гдје̏/где̏) [with instrumental]
        сједити/седети за столом ― to sit at the table
        Иди за мном. ― Follow me. (Go behind me.)
      3. during [with genitive]
        за дана ― during the day, during daylight
        за живота ― during one's life
        за вр(иј)еме рата ― during the war
      4. to, toward [with accusative]
        цеста за Беч ― the road to Vienna
        путовати за Беч ― to travel to Vienna
      5. in (in expressions with time) [with accusative]
        доћи опет за неколико дана ― to come back in a few days
        претрчати 100 метара за 9 секунди ― to run 100 meters in 9 seconds
      6. by [with accusative]
        узети за руку ― to take by the hand
        ухватити за руку ― to grab by the arm
        вући за уши ― to pull by the ears
      7. for, as (with verbs denoting naming, appointing, declaring, considering etc) [with accusative]
        поставити некога за предс(ј)едника ― to appoint somebody president
        држати некога за паметног чов(ј)ека ― to consider somebody a smart person
      8. after [with instrumental]
        један за другим ― one after another
        правити грешку за грешком ― to make one error after another; to make errors repeatedly
        поновите за мном. ― Repeat after me.
      9. for [with instrumental]
        туговати за неким ― to grieve for somebody
        чезнути за срећом ― to yearn for happiness

      Ubykh

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          Cardinal : за (za)

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      за • (za)

      1. one (1)

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      за (za)

      1. ten

      References

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      • Irina Nikolaeva, Elena Perekhvalskaya, and Maria Tolskaya, Udeghe Texts

      Ukrainian

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      Etymology

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        Inherited from Proto-Slavic *za.

        Pronunciation

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        Preposition

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        за • (za)

        1. [with genitive]
          1. indicating period or circumstance in which something happened or is happening: during, in, under
            за часі́в Гетьма́нщини ― za časív Hetʹmánščyny ― during the times of the Hetmanate
            за жо́дних обста́вин ― za žódnyx obstávyn ― under no circumstances
            за будь-яки́х умо́в ― za budʹ-jakýx umóv ― in any conditions
        2. [with accusative]
          1. indicating movement to the other side of something: behind, beyond, over
            Со́нце зайшло́ за о́брій. ― Sónce zajšló za óbrij. ― The sun set over the horizon.
          2. indicating taking a standing or seated position next to something: at, to
            сі́сти за стіл ― sísty za stil ― to sit down at a table
          3. indicating period when something happened or is happening: during, in, over
            за цей час ― za cej čas ― during this time
          4. indicating future time interval: in
            за мить ― za mytʹ ― in a moment
          5. indicating time interval before an event:
            за ти́ждень до ї́хнього від'їзду ― za týždenʹ do jíxnʹoho vidʺjizdu ― a week before their departure
          6. Indicating reason for positive or negative reaction or verdict: for
            Дя́кую за допомо́гу. ― Djákuju za dopomóhu. ― Thank you for your help.
            Я вдя́чний за ва́шу підтри́мку. ― Ja vdjáčnyj za vášu pidtrýmku. ― I am grateful for your support.
            нема́ за́ що ― nemá zá ščo ― don't mention it, not at all
            Перепро́шую за по́ми́лку. ― Perepróšuju za pómýlku. ― Sorry for the mistake.
            Про́симо ви́бачення за незру́чності. ― Prósymo výbačennja za nezrúčnosti. ― We apologize for the inconvenience.
            засуди́ти кого́сь за (+ accusative) ― zasudýty kohósʹ za ― to convict somebody of; to condemn somebody for
            критикува́ти кого́сь за (+ accusative) ― krytykuváty kohósʹ za ― to criticize somebody for
            хвали́ти кого́сь за (+ accusative) ― xvalýty kohósʹ za ― to praise somebody for
            «За військову доблесть» ― “Za vijsʹkovu doblestʹ” ― "For Military Valour"
          7. past
            дале́ко за пі́вніч ― daléko za pívnič ― well/way past midnight
            Йому́ було́ дале́ко за вісімдеся́т. ― Jomú buló daléko za visimdesját. ― He was well past eighty years old.
          8. measuring distance: away
            за два кро́ки від готе́лю ― za dva króky vid hotélju ― two steps away from the hotel
          9. indicating place of holding: by
            трима́ти кого́сь за ру́ку ― trymáty kohósʹ za rúku ― to hold somebody by the hand
            схопи́ти кого́сь за го́рло ― sxopýty kohósʹ za hórlo ― to grab somebody by the throat
          10. indicating advocacy, support, etc.: for, in favour of
            голосува́ти за кого́сь ― holosuváty za kohósʹ ― to vote for somebody
            Він ви́словився за збі́льшення ви́трат на а́рмію. ― Vin výslovyvsja za zbílʹšennja výtrat na ármiju. ― He spoke in favour of spending more on the army.
          11. indicating focus of feelings: for, about, of
            Я хвилю́юся за те́бе. ― Ja xvyljújusja za tébe. ― I'm worried for you.
            Вони́ боя́ться за свою́ безпе́ку. ― Voný bojátʹsja za svojú bezpéku. ― They fear for their safety.
            Їй со́ромно за поведі́нку батькі́в. ― Jij sóromno za povedínku batʹkív. ― She is ashamed of her parents' behaviour.
          12. indicating exchange value: for
            Я працю́ю за гро́ші. ― Ja pracjúju za hróši. ― I work for money.
            Ми купи́ли його́ за ти́сячу гри́вень. ― My kupýly johó za týsjaču hrývenʹ. ― We bought it for a thousand hryvnia.
            за висо́ку ціну́ ― za vysóku cinú ― for a high price
            за бе́зцінь ― za bézcinʹ ― for a pittance, for a song, for next to nothing
          13. indicating responsibility: for
            відповіда́ти за (+ accusative) ― vidpovidáty za ― to be responsible for
            нести́ відповіда́льність за (+ accusative) ― nestý vidpovidálʹnistʹ za ― to bear responsibility for
          14. indicating allegiance, interest, moral cause, etc.: for
            боре́ць за свобо́ду ― borécʹ za svobódu ― freedom fighter (literally, “fighter for freedom”)
            Вона́ гра́є за на́шу кома́нду. ― Voná hráje za nášu komándu. ― She plays for our team.
            Вони́ вою́ють за свою́ батьківщи́ну. ― Voný vojújutʹ za svojú batʹkivščýnu. ― They are fighting for their homeland.
            Оди́н за всіх і всі за одного́! ― Odýn za vsix i vsi za odnohó! ― One for all and all for one!
            за ва́ше здоро́в'я! ― za váše zdoróvʺja! ― To your health!
          15. as, for (somebody or something else)
            ви́дати себе́ за (+ accusative) ― výdaty sebé za ― to pass oneself off as, to pose as
          16. than
            Ки́їв бі́льший за Ха́рків. ― Kýjiv bílʹšyj za Xárkiv. ― Kyiv is bigger than Kharkiv.
            скорі́ш за все ― skoríš za vse ― most likely (literally, “sooner than anything”)
            перш за все ― perš za vse ― first of all
        3. (with instrumental case)
          1. indicating position on the other side of something: behind, over
            за кордо́ном ― za kordónom ― abroad (literally, “over the border”)
            за кулі́сами ― za kulísamy ― behind the scenes
          2. indicating standing or seated position next to something: at, behind
            сиді́ти за столо́м ― sydíty za stolóm ― to sit at a table
            сиді́ти за кермо́м ― sydíty za kermóm ― to sit at/behind the steering wheel
          3. indicating following, supervision, tracking, etc.:
            слі́дом за (+ instrumental) ― slídom za ― following, after
            слі́дувати за (+ instrumental) ― slíduvaty za ― to follow
            слідкува́ти за (+ instrumental) ― slidkuváty za ― to follow, to track
            спостеріга́ти за (+ instrumental) ― sposteriháty za ― to watch
            сте́жити за (+ instrumental) ― stéžyty za ― to watch
            догляда́ти за (+ instrumental) ― dohljadáty za ― to look after
          4. indicating succession: after, by
            день за днем ― denʹ za dnem ― day after day, day by day
            крок за кро́ком ― krok za krókom ― step by step
            село́ за село́м ― seló za selóm ― village after village, village by village
          5. indicating objectives and wants: for
            посла́ти за лі́карем ― posláty za líkarem ― to send for a doctor
            Вони́ зверну́лися за допомо́гою до вла́ди. ― Voný zvernúlysja za dopomóhoju do vlády. ― They turned to the authorities for help.
            Я ску́чила за тобо́ю. ― Ja skúčyla za tobóju. ― I've missed you. I have longed for you.
          6. indicating basis for assessment, judgement, knowledge: according to, by
            за оста́нніми да́ними ― za ostánnimy dánymy ― according to the latest data
            за всіма́ озна́ками ― za vsimá oznákamy ― by all indications
          7. indicating basis for action: according to, in accordance with
            Synonyms: (with instrumental) згі́дно з (zhídno z), (with genitive) відпові́дно до (vidpovídno do)
            за зви́чаєм ― za zvýčajem ― according to custom
            за тради́цією ― za tradýcijeju ― according to tradition
          8. indicating parallel or simultaneous activity: while
            за чита́нням ― za čytánnjam ― while reading
          9. in expressions indicating condition or circumstance: with, on
            за ви́нятком (+ genitive) ― za výnjatkom ― with the exception of
            за допомо́гою (+ genitive) ― za dopomóhoju ― with the help of
            за у́частю (+ genitive) ― za účastju ― with the participation of, involving
            за підо́зрою в (+ locative) ― za pidózroju v ― on suspicion of

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        за • (za)

        1. for (in favour)
          за і про́ти ― za i próty ― for and against
          ні за ні про́ти ― ni za ni próty ― neither for nor against
          «За» проголосува́ли сто депутатів. ― “Za” proholosuvály sto deputativ. ― A hundred deputies voted "for".

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        за • (za)

        1. Used in the set expression що (то) за... (“what a... what kind/sort of...”)

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