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and
соединяет два слова, части или мысли
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Brot und Butter
Salz und Pfeffer
schwarz und weiß
Tag und Nacht
mehr und mehr
и usage examples
Wir gehen nach Hause und essen Abendessen.
Мы идём домой и ужинаем.
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The most general neutral conjunction for joining words, clauses, or sentences.
Links two parts with contrast or comparison; sometimes closer to 'but' than to plain 'and'.
Used as 'and' in speech or literary style; often sounds slightly more elevated or old-fashioned.
Adds another fact; usually closer to 'also' / 'too' than to plain 'and'.
Introduces an extra reason or fact: 'and besides', 'what is more'.
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The most general neutral conjunction for joining words, clauses, or sentences.
I bought bread and milk.
Я купил хлеб и молоко.
Links two parts with contrast or comparison; sometimes closer to 'but' than to plain 'and'.
I wanted to go, but he stayed home.
Я хотел пойти, а он остался дома.
Used as 'and' in speech or literary style; often sounds slightly more elevated or old-fashioned.
There is rain and wind.
Идёт дождь да ветер.
I study English, and also Spanish.
Я изучаю английский, а также испанский.
Introduces an extra reason or fact: 'and besides', 'what is more'.
He is smart, and besides, very kind.
Он умный, к тому же очень добрый.
Used to add a new point or argument, often in more connected speech.
He studies well. Besides that, he helps at home.
Он хорошо учится. Кроме того, он помогает дома.
Emphasizes that something else is being added, sometimes with a hint of emphasis or annoyance.
He was late and, on top of that, did not apologize.
Он опоздал и, вдобавок, не извинился.
Means 'also', 'more', or 'in addition'; a very common conversational addition.
I want some more tea.
Я хочу ещё чай.
Adds clarification or emphasis: 'and what is more', 'besides that'.
He is talented, and what is more, very hardworking.
Он талантлив, притом очень трудолюбив.
A bookish phrase for adding another fact; often sounds more official.
He works and studies. In addition, he does sports.
Он работает и учится. Помимо этого, он занимается спортом.
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How to pronounce и and what this word means
и translation: and. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce и
[i]
и translation
and
и examples
Ich lese und schreibe.
и transcription
[i]
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и meaning: what does it mean?
соединяет два слова, части или мысли
и pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
и is pronounced as [i]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
и definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Ich lese und schreibe. Translation: Я читаю и пишу.
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