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Mark the stress in russian words with a ' character behind the vowel, e.g. ру'чки, this will be converted to ру́чки. Leave out the stress when it is unambiguous, which is when the word contains ё or only one vowel (the vowels are а, я, э, е, ы, и, о, ё, у and ю).
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The examples in this format please: Ру'сский текст - english text
The examples in this format please: Ру'сский текст - english text
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whether
Also: if
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- Будет ли сего́дня вечером снег? Is it going to snow tonight?
- Незнако́мец спроси́л у де́вочки, на рабо́те ли её оте́ц или дома. A stranger asked the girl whether her father was at home or at his office.
- Твой брат жени́лся, не так ли? Your brother got married, didn't he?
- Я не зна́ю, есть ли у меня вре́мя. I don't know if I have the time.
- Он хоро́ший скрипа́ч, не так ли? He's a good violinist, is this not true?
- Спроси́ его, не хо́чет ли он ещё вы́пить. Ask if he wants another drink.
- Уничтожа́ет ли унифо́рма кла́ссовые разли́чия? Does a uniform eliminate class difference?
- В моём отце́ едва ли найдётся артисти́зм. My father is far from artistic.
- Твой успе́х во многом зави́сит от того́, суме́ешь ли ты воспо́льзоваться э́той возмо́жностью. Your success will largely depend upon how you will make good use of your opportunity.
- Могу́ ли я на днях прийти́ к Вам домой? Could I drop by your place one of these days?
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