Если - translation, pronunciation and examples
if
при условии, что это так; в случае этого
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если необходимо
если бы только
если так
если есть
если usage examples
If you need help, call me.
Если тебе нужна помощь, позвони мне.
I'll go for a walk if it's sunny.
Я пойду гулять, если будет солнечно.
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The main neutral conjunction for expressing a condition.
A more bookish and precise variant that emphasizes a specific case or situation.
Usually means 'when,' but in spoken language it can express a condition meaning 'if.'
Used for unreal, hypothetical, or wished-for conditions.
Emphasizes the only possible condition: 'only under this condition.'
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The main neutral conjunction for expressing a condition.
If it rains, we will stay at home.
Если пойдёт дождь, мы останемся дома.
A more bookish and precise variant that emphasizes a specific case or situation.
If the document is lost, inform the office.
В случае если документ потерян, сообщите в офис.
Usually means 'when,' but in spoken language it can express a condition meaning 'if.'
If you have time, call me.
Когда будет время, позвони мне.
Used for unreal, hypothetical, or wished-for conditions.
If I had time, I would help you.
Если бы у меня было время, я бы помог тебе.
Emphasizes the only possible condition: 'only under this condition.'
You may go for a walk only if you do your homework.
Ты пойдёшь гулять только если сделаешь уроки.
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How to pronounce если and what this word means
если translation: if. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce если
[ˈjɛsʲlʲɪ]
если translation
if
если examples
Wenn du Zeit hast, komm vorbei.
если transcription
[ˈjɛsʲlʲɪ]
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если meaning: what does it mean?
при условии, что это так; в случае этого
если pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
если is pronounced as [ˈjɛsʲlʲɪ]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
если definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Wenn du Zeit hast, komm vorbei. Translation: Если у тебя будет время, заходи.
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