If - translation, pronunciation and examples
if
introduces a condition
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When to use if
Если тебе нужна помощь, позвони мне.
Я пойду гулять, если будет солнечно.
if usage examples
Если тебе нужна помощь, позвони мне.
If you need help, call me.
Я пойду гулять, если будет солнечно.
I'll go for a walk if it's sunny.
Similar words
the basic conditional conjunction; identical to the headword
often refers to time, but can sometimes sound conditional in certain contexts
introduces an exception: the result happens only if something does not occur
used for precaution or preparation, not a direct condition
formal conditional phrase showing a strict requirement
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if synonyms
What's the difference between if / when / unless / in case / provided that / providing that
the basic conditional conjunction; identical to the headword
If it rains, we will stay home.
Если пойдет дождь, мы останемся дома.
often refers to time, but can sometimes sound conditional in certain contexts
When you arrive, call me.
Когда ты придешь, позвони мне.
introduces an exception: the result happens only if something does not occur
We will leave unless it stops raining.
Мы уйдем, если дождь не прекратится.
used for precaution or preparation, not a direct condition
Take an umbrella in case it rains.
Возьми зонтик на случай, если пойдет дождь.
formal conditional phrase showing a strict requirement
You may go, provided that you finish your work first.
Ты можешь идти, при условии, что сначала закончишь работу.
same meaning as provided that, with a slightly less formal feel
You can borrow the car, providing that you drive carefully.
Ты можешь взять машину, при условии, что будешь ехать осторожно.
common in speech; stresses that a condition must be met
You can stay as long as you are quiet.
Ты можешь остаться, если будешь вести себя тихо.
stronger and more explicit than if; often sounds legal or formal
You may enter on condition that you show ID.
Вы можете войти при условии, что предъявите удостоверение личности.
based on a guess or assumption, not just a condition
Assuming that he is right, what should we do next?
Если предположить, что он прав, что нам делать дальше?
formal phrase for a possible future situation
In the event that the train is delayed, we will wait here.
В случае если поезд задержится, мы подождем здесь.
used for imagining a possible situation, often slightly hypothetical
Supposing that we miss the bus, what then?
Предположим, что мы опоздаем на автобус, что тогда?
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How to pronounce if and what this word means
if translation: если. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce if
/ɪf/
if translation
если
if examples
If you need help, call me.
if transcription
/ɪf/, /ɪf/
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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?
If you need help, call me. Translation: Если тебе нужна помощь, позвони мне.
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