"Between": между
To say that something is located "between" two things or people, use the preposition между. It always requires the Instrumental case.
| I need to find this row between the stage and the exit. | Мне нужно найти этот ряд между сценой и выходом. |
| This is just an argument between the brothers. | Это просто спор между братьями. |
"Near": около
To describe a location "near", "close to", or "around" something, use the preposition около. This preposition requires the Genitive case.
| They met near the hospital. | Они встретились около больницы. |
| He was standing near the exit. | Он стоял около выхода. |
"During": во время
When you want to specify that an action happens "during" a specific event or time period, use the phrase во время. Just like около, it requires the Genitive case.
| Nobody slept during the match. | Никто не спал во время матча. |
| He fell asleep during the operation. | Он уснул во время операции. |
Abstract Locations and Times
These prepositions aren't just for physical spots on a map. You will frequently see them used for abstract relationships, like a difference between two concepts, or a pause during a process.
| Is there a difference between an argument and a conflict? | Да, между спором и конфликтом есть огромная разница. |
| What happened during the operation? | Во время операции была короткая пауза. |
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