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ка́бы — meaning in English

kaby

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English meaning

if conj Used to introduce a condition: supposing that something is or were true.

Senses

ка́бы is used for these senses in English:

if Supposing that, assuming that, in the circumstances that; used to introduce a condition that may be (or prove to be) either true or false.
if only (idiomatic) I wish that; would (that) (archaic). Signifies a wish or desire for the present or the future.

if — full definition

conj Used to introduce a condition: supposing that something is or were true.
conj Although; used to concede a point while still making a statement.
noun An uncertain condition or possibility.

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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

если е́жели е́сли ко́ли ли предположе́ние усло́вие будь е́сли бы е́сли бы то́лько хоте́лось бы