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/ɪf/

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noun

Условие, если, сомнение

An uncertainty, possibility, condition, doubt etc.

Examples :

"There's an if about whether I'll be able to finish my project on time. "

Есть сомнения в том, смогу ли я закончить свой проект вовремя.

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conjunction

Если

Supposing that, assuming that, in the circumstances that; used to introduce a condition or choice.

Examples :

"If it rains, I shall get wet."

Если пойдет дождь, я промокну.

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conjunction

Если

In the event that a statement is true (a programming statement that acts in a similar manner).

Examples :

"If A, then B, else C."

Если A, то B, иначе C.

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conjunction

Если

Supposing that; used with past or past perfect subjunctive indicating that the condition is closed.

Examples :

"I would be unhappy if you had not talked with me yesterday."

Я был бы несчастлив, если бы ты вчера со мной не поговорил.

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conjunction

Если

Supposing that; given that; supposing it is the case that.

Examples :

"If you study hard for the test, you will likely get a good grade. "

Если ты будешь усердно учиться к тесту, ты, вероятно, получишь хорошую оценку.

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conjunction

Хотя, если

Although; used to introduce a concession.

Examples :

"He was a great friend, if a little stingy at the bar."

Он был отличным другом, хотя и немного скупым в баре.

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conjunction

Если, ли

(sometimes proscribed) Whether; used to introduce a noun clause, an indirect question, that functions as the direct object of certain verbs.

Examples :

"I wonder if the deadline for the project is next week. "

Интересно, крайний срок проекта на следующей неделе?

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conjunction

Даже если

(usually hyperbolic) Even if; even in the circumstances that.

Examples :

"If you're feeling unwell, even if it's just a slight headache, it's best to stay home from school today. "

Даже если вы плохо себя чувствуете, даже если это просто легкая головная боль, лучше всего остаться сегодня дома.

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conjunction

Если

Introducing a relevance conditional.

Examples :

"I have leftover cake if you want some."

У меня остался торт, если ты хочешь немного.

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