Significado
Easily accessible.
Contexto cultural
In Russian offices, having everything 'под рукой' is a sign of a 'delovoy chelovek' (business-like person). It contrasts with the stereotype of Russian chaos. At a dacha, people often keep old jars, strings, and tools 'под рукой' because you never know when you'll need to fix a fence or a plant. A good Russian host always has tea and snacks 'под рукой' in case a guest drops by unexpectedly. The ability to solve a problem with whatever is 'под рукой' is a point of national pride in Russia.
Use with 'всегда'
This idiom pairs perfectly with 'всегда' (always) to describe a habit or a well-organized person.
Case Alert
Never say 'под руку' unless you mean something is falling *into* your hand's path (motion). For location, it's always 'рукой'.
Significado
Easily accessible.
Use with 'всегда'
This idiom pairs perfectly with 'всегда' (always) to describe a habit or a well-organized person.
Case Alert
Never say 'под руку' unless you mean something is falling *into* your hand's path (motion). For location, it's always 'рукой'.
Digital Context
Use this when talking about your smartphone home screen. 'Эти приложения у меня под рукой.'
Smekalka
If you fix something with a random object, say 'Я сделал это тем, что было под рукой' to sound like a native.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the missing word in the correct case.
Я не могу открыть дверь, ключей нет под ______.
The preposition 'под' requires the Instrumental case 'рукой' when indicating location.
Which sentence is the most natural use of the idiom?
Choose the correct sentence:
The idiom is best used for tools or resources like a dictionary.
Complete the dialogue.
— Ты взял карту города? — Нет, её не ______ под рукой.
In the negative past tense with 'нет/не было', we use the neuter singular 'было'.
Match the situation to the phrase.
You are cooking and need a knife immediately.
This describes the knife being ready and nearby.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
Под рукой vs. В руке
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosЯ не могу открыть дверь, ключей нет под ______.
The preposition 'под' requires the Instrumental case 'рукой' when indicating location.
Choose the correct sentence:
The idiom is best used for tools or resources like a dictionary.
— Ты взял карту города? — Нет, её не ______ под рукой.
In the negative past tense with 'нет/не было', we use the neuter singular 'было'.
You are cooking and need a knife immediately.
This describes the knife being ready and nearby.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
12 preguntasYes, but usually in a professional context (e.g., an assistant). In personal relationships, it might sound like you are using the person.
It is almost always singular: 'под рукой'.
No, that sounds literal. The idiom doesn't need 'моей' (my); it's implied.
'Рядом' just means nearby. 'Под рукой' means nearby AND ready for use.
It's better for interviews or emails. In a resume, use 'организованность' (organization).
No, for buildings use 'под боком' or 'рядом'. 'Под рукой' is for smaller objects.
У меня нет этого под рукой.
No, it implies it is accessible. It might be in your pocket or on the table.
Yes! 'Книга лежит под рукой.'
Yes, very often regarding data, documents, and resources.
There isn't a direct idiom, but you could say 'далеко' (far) or 'недоступно' (inaccessible).
Not at all. It's used daily by all age groups.
Frases relacionadas
Иметь под рукой
synonymTo have at hand
Под боком
similarRight next to you / nearby
В двух шагах
similarTwo steps away
Попасться под руку
builds onTo come across by chance / to get in the way
Из первых рук
contrastFirst-hand (information)
Как свои пять пальцев
similarLike the back of one's hand
