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если

if

Meaning of если

при условии, что это так; в случае этого

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Russian[ˈjɛsʲlʲɪ]
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если - if
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если with English translation

если 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.

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если 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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если synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between если / в случае если / когда / если бы / только если

🇷🇺Russian
если

The main neutral conjunction for expressing a condition.

A1Very Often

If it rains, we will stay at home.

Если пойдёт дождь, мы останемся дома.

В
🇷🇺Russian
в случае если

A more bookish and precise variant that emphasizes a specific case or situation.

A2Often

If the document is lost, inform the office.

В случае если документ потерян, сообщите в офис.

🇷🇺Russian

Usually means 'when,' but in spoken language it can express a condition meaning 'if.'

A2Often

If you have time, call me.

Когда будет время, позвони мне.

Е
🇷🇺Russian
если бы

Used for unreal, hypothetical, or wished-for conditions.

A2Often

If I had time, I would help you.

Если бы у меня было время, я бы помог тебе.

Т
🇷🇺Russian
только если

Emphasizes the only possible condition: 'only under this condition.'

A2Often

You may go for a walk only if you do your homework.

Ты пойдёшь гулять только если сделаешь уроки.

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How to pronounce если and what this word means

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

how to pronounce если

[ˈjɛsʲlʲɪ]

если translation

if

если examples

If you need help, call me.

если transcription

[ˈjɛsʲlʲɪ]

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если meaning: what does it mean?

при условии, что это так; в случае этого

если pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

если is pronounced as [ˈjɛsʲlʲɪ]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

если 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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