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на

upon

Meaning of на

formal word meaning on or after

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Russian[nə]
upon
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на usage examples

🇬🇧English🇷🇺Russian

The rules take effect upon signing.

Правила вступают в силу на подписании.

🇬🇧English🇷🇺Russian

Upon arrival, please check in at reception.

По прибытии, пожалуйста, зарегистрируйтесь на ресепшене.

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наupon
вin
наon
надover
подunder
передbefore
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Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between на / после / по / за / по поводу / при

🇷🇺Russian
на

The most general and direct equivalent for spatial "on/upon", and in some fixed expressions.

A1Very Often

The book is on the table.

Книга лежит на столе.

🇷🇺Russian

Expresses time: "after, following". Unlike "upon", it does not mean spatial "on/upon".

A1Often

After lunch we will go for a walk.

После обеда мы пойдём гулять.

П
🇷🇺Russian
по

A very multifunctional preposition; sometimes close to "upon" in the sense of movement over a surface or action based on something, but often used differently.

A1Very Often

To walk along the road.

Идти по дороге.

З
🇷🇺Russian
за

Usually means "behind", "for", "beyond", etc. It matches "upon" only rarely and in limited contexts.

A1Often

The house is behind the school.

Дом стоит за школой.

П
🇷🇺Russian
по поводу

Means "regarding, about". It does not convey the spatial meaning of "on/upon"; it refers to a topic or reason for discussion.

A1Rarely

I am writing regarding your letter.

Я пишу по поводу вашего письма.

П
🇷🇺Russian
при

Often means "at, during, in the presence of" and is used in fixed expressions. It can be close to "upon" in formal or bookish style.

A1Often

Upon entering, you need to show your ticket.

При входе нужно показать билет.

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How to pronounce на and what this word means

на translation: upon. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce на

[nə]

на translation

upon

на examples

The rules take effect upon signing.

на transcription

[nə]

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на meaning: what does it mean?

после какого-то момента или события, обычно в официальной речи

на pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

на is pronounced as [nə]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

на definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

The rules take effect upon signing. Translation: Правила вступают в силу на подписании.

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