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abbreviation · B2 · rare word · UK/US

i.e.

i.e.

Meaning of i.e.

English

used to explain more exactly what you mean

Русский

то есть, иначе говоря

i.e.

Pronunciation

British English
/ˌaɪ ˈiː/
American English
/ˌaɪˈiː/

i.e. with Russian translation

Сочетания и примеры со словом i.e.

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

3 сочетания

Уточнение на письме

Clarifying in writing
i.e.
т. е. (то есть)

The rent is due at the start of the month, i.e., on the first.

Аренду нужно платить в начале месяца, т. е. первого числа.

(i.e. …)
(т. е. …)

Please send the file in the usual format (i.e., as a PDF).

Пришлите, пожалуйста, файл в обычном формате (т. е. в PDF).

  • i.e. vs e.g.i.e. — то есть, e.g. — например

i.e. usage examples

🇬🇧English→🇷🇺Russian

We need two volunteers, i.e., one for each team.

Нам нужны два добровольца, то есть по одному для каждой команды.

🇬🇧English→🇷🇺Russian

Bring warm clothes, i.e., a coat and a hat.

Возьми тёплую одежду, то есть пальто и шапку.

i.e. synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between i.e., that is, in other words, and namely

T
🇬🇧English
that is

Full form; how i.e. is read aloud.

very often

ENHe works from home, that is, in his kitchen.

I
🇬🇧English
in other words

More conversational; rephrases the idea.

very often

ENShe never calls back. In other words, she isn't interested.

N
🇬🇧English
namely

Introduces the exact names or items meant.

often

ENTwo people were late, namely Tom and Anna.

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Questions about this word

What does i.e. mean?

used to explain more exactly what you mean

How do you pronounce i.e.?

i.e. is pronounced [ˌaɪ ˈiː].

How is i.e. used in a sentence?

Нам нужны два добровольца, то есть по одному для каждой команды. Translation: We need two volunteers, i.e., one for each team.

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