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What is the Russian word for 'nothing'?
What is the Russian word for 'nothing'?
Which of these sentences is a correct English translation of the Russian sentence "Там нечего есть" ?
Which of these sentences is a correct English translation of the Russian sentence "Там нечего есть" ?
In the phrase "There is nothing to do here." What does the word 'nothing' refer to?
In the phrase "There is nothing to do here." What does the word 'nothing' refer to?
What grammatical function does the phrase "There is nothing to do here" serve?
What grammatical function does the phrase "There is nothing to do here" serve?
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How does the sentence "There is nothing more to lose." differ from the other examples?
How does the sentence "There is nothing more to lose." differ from the other examples?
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Study Notes
Negative Existence
- The phrase "there is nothing" expresses a lack or absence of something.
- The negative concept is emphasized by the absence of an object.
Examples of Usage
- "There is nothing more to lose." - Implies a person has exhausted all possibilities of loss.
- "There is nothing wrong with him." - Emphasizes the individual's innocence or well-being.
- "There is nothing I can help you with." - Indicates a lack of assistance the speaker can provide.
- "There is nothing left to eat." - Shows the depletion of edible items.
- "There is nothing to do here." - Highlights the lack of activity or entertainment in a place.
Translation Equivalents
- The Russian translations provide accurate equivalents for the English phrases. They use similar grammatical structures for expressing the absence.
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Description
This quiz explores the concept of negative existence represented by phrases like 'there is nothing.' It provides examples and examines how this notion is conveyed in both English and Russian. Test your understanding of semantic nuances and grammatical structures related to absence.
