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/ˈðæt/ /ˈd̪æt/ /ˈðɛt/

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noun

То, это

Something being indicated that is there; one of those.

Examples :

"My sister brought several books to the library, and that one is about dinosaurs. "

Моя сестра принесла несколько книг в библиотеку, и вот эта про динозавров.

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adverb

Настолько, так

(degree) To a given extent or degree.

Examples :

""The ribbon was that thin." "I disagree, I say it was not that thin, it was thicker... or maybe thinner...""

«Лента была настолько тонкой». «Я не согласен, я говорю, что она была не настолько тонкой, она была толще... или, может быть, тоньше...»

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adverb

Так, настолько

(degree) To a great extent or degree; very, particularly (in negative constructions).

Examples :

"The student studied diligently, so that he understood the lesson very well. "

Студент усердно учился, так что он очень хорошо понял урок.

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adverb

Так, настолько

To such an extent; so. (in positive constructions).

Examples :

"Ooh, I was that happy I nearly kissed her."

Я был настолько счастлив, что чуть не поцеловал ее.

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pronoun

Тот, это

Examples :

"He went home, and after that I never saw him again."

Он пошел домой, и после этого я больше никогда его не видел.

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pronoun

То, это

The known (thing); used to refer to something just said.

Examples :

"My teacher said that the test will be on Friday. "

Мой учитель сказал, что тест будет в пятницу.

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pronoun

То, это

(demonstrative) The aforementioned quality or proposition; used to emphatically affirm or deny a previous statement or question.

Examples :

"The water is so cold! — That it is."

Именно так.

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pronoun

Который, которая, которые

(relative) (plural that) Which, who; representing a subject, direct object, indirect object, or object of a preposition.

Examples :

"The CPR course that she took really came in handy."

Курс сердечно-легочной реанимации, который она прошла, действительно пригодился.

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pronoun

Который, что

Used in place of relative adverbs such as where or when; often omitted.

Examples :

"the last time that [= when] I went to Europe"

В последний раз, когда я ездил в Европу,

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conjunction

Что

Introducing a clause which is the subject or object of a verb (such as one involving reported speech), or which is a complement to a previous statement.

Examples :

"He told me that the book is a good read."

Он сказал мне, что эта книга хорошо читается.

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conjunction

Потому что, так как

Introducing a subordinate clause expressing a reason or cause: because, in that.

Examples :

"Be glad that you have enough to eat."

Радуйтесь, потому что у вас достаточно еды.

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conjunction

Чтобы, для того чтобы

Introducing a subordinate clause that expresses an aim, purpose or goal ("final"), and usually contains the auxiliaries may, might or should: so, so that.

Examples :

"My parents are saving money now, so that they may buy a new car next year. "

Мои родители сейчас копят деньги, чтобы купить новую машину в следующем году.

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conjunction

Что

Introducing — especially, but not exclusively, with an antecedent like so or such — a subordinate clause expressing a result, consequence or effect.

Examples :

"The noise was so loud that she woke up."

Шум был таким громким, что она проснулась.

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conjunction

Поскольку, учитывая, что

Introducing a premise or supposition for consideration: seeing as; inasmuch as; given that; as would appear from the fact that.

Examples :

"That the weather is sunny today, we should go for a walk in the park. "

Поскольку сегодня солнечная погода, нам следует пойти погулять в парк.

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conjunction

Что

Introducing a subordinate clause modifying an adverb.

Examples :

"How often did she visit him? — Twice that I saw."

Как часто она его навещала? — Дважды, что я видел.

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conjunction

Чтобы

Introducing an exclamation expressing a desire or wish.

Examples :

"Oh that spring would come!"

Чтобы пришла весна!

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conjunction

Что

Introducing an exclamation expressing a strong emotion such as sadness or surprise.

Examples :

"My dog just ran away! That made me so sad. "

Моя собака только что убежала! Это так меня расстроило.

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