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и́ли — meaning in English

Ili

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English meaning

or conjunction Used to link two or more alternatives, showing that any one of them could be true or chosen.
whether conj Used to introduce a question or choice between two or more possibilities.

Senses

и́ли is used for these senses in English:

Ili A river situated in Xinjiang of north-western China and south-eastern Kazakhstan.
whether Introduces a disjunctive adverbial clause qualifying the main clause (with correlative or).

or — full definition

conjunction Used to link two or more alternatives, showing that any one of them could be true or chosen.
conjunction Introduces a consequence that follows if a stated condition is not met.

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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

золото́й а́ли ли́бо чи зо́лото ли и́ли ... и́ли