Breakdown of Мы играем в волейбол вместе.
вместе
together
волейбол
volleyball
играть в
to play (a game or sport)
Questions & Answers about Мы играем в волейбол вместе.
Why is there a в before волейбол? In English we just say play volleyball.
When talking about playing a sport or a game in Russian, you always use the verb играть (to play) plus the preposition в (in) before the name of the game. You are literally saying we play in volleyball.
What case is the word волейбол in here?
It is in the accusative case, which is used to show the direct target of an action. Because волейбол is a masculine, inanimate (non-living) noun, its accusative form looks exactly the same as its normal dictionary form.
How is the verb играем formed?
The dictionary form is играть (to play). To make it match мы (we), you drop the -ть ending and add -ем. This is the standard pattern for most verbs ending in -ать when paired with мы.
Could I put the word вместе somewhere else in the sentence?
Yes, Russian word order is flexible. You could easily say Мы вместе играем в волейбол. Putting вместе at the very end of the sentence just puts a slightly stronger focus on the fact that you are playing together.
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