Урок 16. Значение “too”, “also”, “as well”. Lesson 16. Translation of “too”, “also”, “as well”.

The distinction between тa´кжe and то´жe gives rise to problems for English-speakers. Taкжe may be used in most circumstances, but тожe is more restricted in its use. The following distinction can be made:
- тожe may be used when an additional subject is performing an action, e.g.
Tы идёшь в кино? Я тожe пойду.
Are you going to the cinema? I’ll come too.
Я люблю музыку. Жeнa тожe любит музыку.
I like music. My wife likes music too.
Ты хочешь мороженого? Я тоже хочу.
Do you want ice-cream? Me too.
Ты хочешь спать? Я тоже.
Do you want to sleep? Me too.