Значение

значений: 4
  1. Introduces a simple indirect question (without a correlative).

    Whether we'll be on time I'm unsure.

    Do you know whether he's coming?

    ob, ob

    лиli, и́лиíli, и́ли ... и́лиíli ... íli

    чиčy

  2. Indicates doubt between possibilities (usually with correlative or).

    He chose the correct answer, but whether by luck or by skill I don't know.

    I can't decide whether to get divorced now or wait.

  3. Introduces a disjunctive adverbial clause qualifying the main clause (with correlative or).

    He's coming, whether you like it or not.

    I'll enjoy playing with my friends again, whether we win or lose.

    ob

    лиli, и́лиíli

    чиčy, котри́й зkotrýj z

  4. (устаревшее)Introduces a direct question between alternatives (often with correlative or).

Примеры

предложений: 4625
  1. I doubt whether he is honest.

    Я сомневаюсь в его честности.

    ukЯ сумніваюся в його чесності.

    deIch bezweifle seine Ehrlichkeit.

  2. I wonder whether you really understand.

    Я хочу знать, действительно ли ты понимаешь.

  3. I wonder whether Tom will come.

    Интересно, придёт ли Том.

  4. I wonder whether Tom was surprised.

    Интересно, удивился ли Том.

  5. I wonder whether Tom likes Boston.

    Интересно, нравится ли Тому Бостон.

Переводы

языков: 8
Українська
По значениям 2
introducing indirect questions:
introducing adverbial clause; no matter whether or not:
Русский
По значениям 2
introducing indirect questions:
if, whether or not:
Deutsch
По значениям 1
introducing indirect questions:

Происхождение

From Middle English whether, whather, from Old English hweþer, hwæþer, from Proto-West Ger

From Middle English whether, whather, from Old English hweþer, hwæþer, from Proto-West Germanic *hwaþar, from Proto-Germanic *hwaþeraz, comparative form of *hwaz (“who”). Cognate with North Frisian weđer (“if, whether”), German weder (“neither”), Swedish var (“each, every”), Icelandic hvor (“each of two, which of two”).

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Однокоренные

связанных слов: 3

Сочетаемость

шаблонов: 12
  • wonder whether
  • wonder whether or
  • whether or not
  • know whether
  • didn't know whether
  • not sure whether
  • care whether
  • sure whether
  • isn't sure whether
  • doesn't care whether
  • know whether or
  • can't decide whether

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