иначе
Translation of иначе
otherwise
Russian word in Latin letters: inache
Meaning of иначе
В противном случае, если этого не сделать.
if not; in a different way

Pronunciation
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Take an umbrella; otherwise, you'll get wet.
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Возьми зонт, иначе ты промокнешь.
Hurry up, otherwise we'll be late.
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Поторопись, иначе мы опоздаем.
иначе synonyms
What's the difference between иначе, а то, в противном случае, and по-другому
Informal warning in speech: or else.
Formal, written: in rules and documents.
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Another meaning of "otherwise": in a different way.
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иначе meaning: what does it mean?
if not; in a different way
иначе pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
иначе is pronounced as [ɪˈnat͡ɕɪ]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
иначе definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Take an umbrella; otherwise, you'll get wet. Translation: Возьми зонт, иначе ты промокнешь.
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