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conjunction

если

if

Meaning of если

Русский

вводит условие, при котором что-то произойдёт

English

introduces a condition

if

Pronunciation

Russian
[ˈjɛsʲlʲɪ]
Russian (Russia)

Traps and common mistakes

Если or ли?

ли

ли = whether: «I don't know if he'll come»

Don't say «Не знаю, если он придёт». Asking yes or no — «Не знаю, придёт ли он»; a condition — «Если он придёт…».

Спроси, работает ли магазин.

Ask if the shop is open.

Если магазин работает, купи хлеба.

If the shop is open, buy some bread.

если with English translation

если usage examples

🇷🇺Russian→🇬🇧English

Если тебе нужна помощь, позвони мне.

If you need help, call me.

🇷🇺Russian→🇬🇧English

Я пойду гулять, если будет солнечно.

I'll go for a walk if it's sunny.

если synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between если, в случае если, and если бы

В
🇷🇺Russian
в случае если

More formal, in rules and instructions.

A2rare word

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Е
🇷🇺Russian
если бы

For unreal or imagined conditions: если бы я знал.

A2often

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Questions about this word

если meaning: what does it mean?

introduces a condition

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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