"Мама здесь , а папа там."

Translation:Mom is here and dad is there.

3 years ago

8 Comments

If 'a' is a contrasting 'and' it should accept using 'while' as well here

2 years ago

Can "и" be used here instead of "а" as well?

2 years ago

No.'а' is used here for contrast places

2 years ago

...and и is used for similarity between the two, e.g. ‘Мама здесь и папа тоже.’

2 years ago

This is my German Shepherd Dog's frustration every day...

1 year ago

Dad is over there not accepted?

1 year ago

Can this not be translated as "but"? Mom is here but dad is there? If it's "contrasting," why would it necessarily translate as "and"?

1 year ago

I would say yes? I really don't know tho..?

3 months ago