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и

and

Meaning of и

соединяет два слова, части или мысли

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и usage examples

🇬🇧English🇷🇺Russian

I bought apples and oranges.

Я купил яблоки и апельсины.

🇬🇧English🇷🇺Russian

She sings and dances on stage.

Она поёт и танцует на сцене.

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и belongs to the topic "Top 300". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

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What's the difference between и / а / да / также / к тому же / кроме того

🇷🇺Russian
и

The most general neutral conjunction for joining words, clauses, or sentences.

A1Very Often

I bought bread and milk.

Я купил хлеб и молоко.

А
🇷🇺Russian
а

Links two parts with contrast or comparison; sometimes closer to 'but' than to plain 'and'.

A1Very Often

I wanted to go, but he stayed home.

Я хотел пойти, а он остался дома.

Д
🇷🇺Russian
да

Used as 'and' in speech or literary style; often sounds slightly more elevated or old-fashioned.

A1Often

There is rain and wind.

Идёт дождь да ветер.

🇷🇺Russian

Adds another fact; usually closer to 'also' / 'too' than to plain 'and'.

A1Often

I study English, and also Spanish.

Я изучаю английский, а также испанский.

К
🇷🇺Russian
к тому же

Introduces an extra reason or fact: 'and besides', 'what is more'.

A1Often

He is smart, and besides, very kind.

Он умный, к тому же очень добрый.

К
🇷🇺Russian
кроме того

Used to add a new point or argument, often in more connected speech.

A1Often

He studies well. Besides that, he helps at home.

Он хорошо учится. Кроме того, он помогает дома.

В
🇷🇺Russian
вдобавок

Emphasizes that something else is being added, sometimes with a hint of emphasis or annoyance.

A1Often

He was late and, on top of that, did not apologize.

Он опоздал и, вдобавок, не извинился.

Е
🇷🇺Russian
ещё

Means 'also', 'more', or 'in addition'; a very common conversational addition.

A1Very Often

I want some more tea.

Я хочу ещё чай.

П
🇷🇺Russian
притом

Adds clarification or emphasis: 'and what is more', 'besides that'.

A1Often

He is talented, and what is more, very hardworking.

Он талантлив, притом очень трудолюбив.

П
🇷🇺Russian
помимо этого

A bookish phrase for adding another fact; often sounds more official.

A1Rarely

He works and studies. In addition, he does sports.

Он работает и учится. Помимо этого, он занимается спортом.

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How to pronounce и and what this word means

и translation: and. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce и

[i]

и translation

and

и examples

I bought apples and oranges.

и transcription

[i]

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и meaning: what does it mean?

соединяет два слова, части или мысли

и pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

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

I bought apples and oranges. Translation: Я купил яблоки и апельсины.

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