very often used word (#74)
Translation
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1.
whether
Also: if
Translation:Example:Info: -
2.Translation:Example:Info:
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A good example is ручка which looks like
1. pen, ballpoint
2. handle, knob, grip
3. arm
4. arm rest
Usage Info
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Examples
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- Я сказа́л: «Могу́ ли я что-нибудь сде́лать?» I said, "Is there anything I can do?"
- Для меня бы́ло сообще́ние, не так ли? There was a message for me, wasn't there?
- Есть ли какая-нибудь ра́зница в том, чтобы брать для пита́ния животное или расти́тельное молоко́? Is there any nutritional difference between soy and regular milk?
- Твой брат жени́лся, не так ли? Your brother got married, didn't he?
- Я спрошу́ его, придёт ли он. I'll ask him if he will come.
- Существу́ет ли объекти́вная исто́рия? Does objective history exist?
- Еди́те ли вы рис в вашей стране́? Do you eat rice in your country?
- Едва ли у меня найду́тся с собой де́ньги. I have hardly any money with me.
- Мо́жет ли его расска́з быть пра́вдой? Can his story be true?
- В моём отце́ едва ли найдётся артисти́зм. My father is far from artistic.
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