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if

if

Meaning of if

English

introduces a condition

Русский

вводит условие, при котором что-то произойдёт

if

Pronunciation

British English
/ɪf/
American English
/ɪf/

if with Russian translation

Сочетания со словом if

Типичные сочетания сгруппированы по смыслу. Зелёные слова можно открыть отдельно, чтобы продолжить изучение.

12 сочетаний

Условия для действия и совет

Conditions for action and advice
if possible
если возможно

Please leave the package behind the gate if possible.

Пожалуйста, оставь посылку за воротами, если возможно.

if necessary
если необходимо

I can stay late tonight and finish the report if necessary.

Если необходимо, я могу сегодня задержаться и доделать отчёт.

  • if in doubtесли есть сомнения
  • if all else failsесли ничто другое не поможет
  • if I were youна твоём месте

Короткие оговорки-условия

Short conditional add-ons
if so
если да

Are you driving into town later? If so, can I get a ride?

Ты потом поедешь в город? Если да, подвезёшь меня?

if not
если нет

Check whether the hardware store is open; if not, we'll go tomorrow.

Посмотри, работает ли хозяйственный магазин; если нет, пойдём завтра.

  • if you likeесли хочешь
  • if anyесли вообще

Уступка, сожаление и сравнение

Concession, regret and comparison
even if
даже если

I'll finish this puzzle tonight even if it takes hours.

Я соберу этот пазл сегодня, даже если на это уйдут часы.

as if
как будто

He looked at me as if I had said something rude.

Он посмотрел на меня так, как будто я сказал что-то грубое.

  • if onlyесли бы только

if usage examples

🇬🇧English→🇷🇺Russian

If you need help, call me.

Если тебе нужна помощь, позвони мне.

🇬🇧English→🇷🇺Russian

I'll go for a walk if it's sunny.

Я пойду гулять, если будет солнечно.

if synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between if, as long as, unless, in case, when, assuming (that), provided that, and on condition that

A
🇬🇧English
as long as

only on the condition that

A1very often

ENYou can stay as long as you are quiet.

🇬🇧English

except if

A1very often

ENWe will leave unless it stops raining.

I
🇬🇧English
in case

as a precaution against something happening

A1very often

ENTake an umbrella in case it rains.

Advanced: broader words

🇬🇧English

for something that will surely happen

A1very often

ENWhen you arrive, call me.

A
🇬🇧English
assuming (that)

if we suppose that

A1often

ENAssuming that he is right, what should we do next?

P
🇬🇧English
provided that

formal: only if

A1rare word

ENYou may go, provided that you finish your work first.

O
🇬🇧English
on condition that

formal: only if a condition is met

A1rare word

ENYou may enter on condition that you show ID.

S
🇬🇧English
supposing (that)

imagine that; used for hypotheses

A1rare word

ENSupposing that we miss the bus, what then?

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if meaning: what does it mean?

introduces a condition

if pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

if is pronounced as /ɪf/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

if definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Если тебе нужна помощь, позвони мне. Translation: If you need help, call me.

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