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едва́ ли — meaning in English

yedva li

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English meaning

scarcely adverb Only just; barely.
unlikely adjective Not probable; not expected to happen.

Senses

едва́ ли is used for these senses in English:

scarcely (modal) Probably not.
unlikely In an improbable manner.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Russian words

вря́д ли е́ле е́ле-е́ле едва́ с трудо́м маловероя́тный навря́д ли