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whether

/ˈwɛðə(ɹ)/

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pronoun

Который из двух

Examples :

"My parents are unsure whether to take us to the beach or the park this weekend. "

Мои родители не уверены, повезут ли они нас на пляж или в парк в эти выходные.

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conjunction

Ли, будь то

Introducing a direct interrogative question (often with correlative or) which indicates doubt between alternatives.

Examples :

"I'm not sure whether I should go to the library or stay home and study. "

Я не уверен, стоит ли мне идти в библиотеку или остаться дома и учиться.

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conjunction

Ли, будь то

Used to introduce an indirect interrogative question that consists of multiple alternative possibilities (usually with correlative or).

Examples :

"We need to decide whether to have dinner at home or go out to a restaurant tonight. "

Нам нужно решить, будем ли мы ужинать дома или пойдем в ресторан сегодня вечером.

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conjunction

Ли

Without a correlative, used to introduce a simple indirect question.

Examples :

"I'm not sure whether the meeting is tomorrow or Wednesday. "

Я не уверен, будет ли встреча завтра или в среду.

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conjunction

Ли, будь то

Used to introduce a disjunctive adverbial clause which qualifies the main clause of the sentence (with correlative or).

Examples :

"I'm not sure whether to go to the park or stay home and study. "

Я не уверен, стоит ли мне пойти в парк или остаться дома и учиться.

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