тем
common #834
expression
- 1.
the (with comparative), so much the, all the
Чем ра́ньше начнём, тем лу́чше.
The sooner we start the better.
In the pattern чем …, тем … 'the …, the …'; also in тем более 'all the more'.
- 2.
with that, by that, by means of that
Судья́ не согла́сен с тем, что́бы адвока́т говори́л со свиде́телями.
The judge does not agree to the lawyer speaking with the witnesses.
Instrumental singular of the pronoun тот / то; often before a subordinate clause: с тем что / с тем чтобы.
Examples
Тем не менее, в Китае не испо́льзуют слова "права челове́ка", а выража́ются - "фундамента́льные права".
However, in China, they don't use a word for "human rights," but instead express it as "fundamental rights".
Expression parts
- тотthat; that; the one (who)
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Sandy edited word type 6 years ago.
