Ли - translation, pronunciation and examples
whether
used to introduce alternatives or doubt
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When to use ли
Я не знаю, придёт ли он.
Скажи мне, есть ли у тебя время.
Я не уверен, закрыты ли ворота.
Скажи мне, нужна ли тебе помощь.
Tanya apakah toko itu buka.
ли usage examples
Saya belum tahu apakah dia datang.
Я еще не знаю, придет ли он.
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A particle used to express choice, doubt, or an indirect question; usually the closest to English whether.
Usually means a condition; it can sometimes overlap with whether in context, but it is not a direct synonym.
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ли synonyms
What's the difference between ли / если
A particle used to express choice, doubt, or an indirect question; usually the closest to English whether.
I don't know whether he will come.
Я не знаю, придёт ли он.
Usually means a condition; it can sometimes overlap with whether in context, but it is not a direct synonym.
If he comes, we will start without him.
Если он придёт, мы начнём без него.
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How to pronounce ли and what this word means
ли translation: whether. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce ли
[lʲi]
ли translation
whether
ли examples
Ich weiß nicht, ob er kommt.
ли transcription
[lʲi]
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ли meaning: what does it mean?
употребляется, чтобы обозначить выбор или сомнение
ли pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
ли is pronounced as [lʲi]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
ли definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Ich weiß nicht, ob er kommt. Translation: Я не знаю, придёт ли он.
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