if only
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see if, onlyUsed other than figuratively or idiomatically: see if, only.
» If only he had been there.
Если бы он только был там.
Якби ж тільки він там був!
Meaning
5 sensesUsed other than figuratively or idiomatically: see if, only.
It made me feel better, if only for a moment.
It won't be much fun if only guys turn up to the party.
(idiomatic)I wish that; would (that) (archaic). Signifies a wish or desire for the present or the future.
If only I could win the lottery.
My gambling ex could come to his senses, if only.
wenn auch, wenn doch nur, wenn bloß
хоте́лось быxotélosʹ by, е́сли бы то́лькоjésli by tólʹko, е́сли быjésli by
я́кбиjákby
(idiomatic)I wish that; would (that) (archaic). Signifies a regret about an action in the past.
If only I had listened to my parents.
We didn't have that luxury. If only!
(idiomatic)Even if for no other reason than; only just.
I was pretty sure what I wanted, but I still tried on another if only to make sure.
(idiomatic)Signifies a hypothetical or wishful precondition, or one which would be simple but is nonetheless unlikely, for a hypothetical, counterfactual, or future outcome.
He could be a great student if only he got [or: if he only got] a little non-judgmental encouragement.
If you'd only quit interrupting me, I'll tell you!
Examples
426 sentencesIf only he had been there.
Якби ж тільки він там був! — deniko
ruЕсли бы он только был там. — odexed
If only it were that easy.
Якби ж це було настільки легко. — deniko
ruЕсли бы только это было так просто. — odexed
If only I had taken your advice.
Якби ж тільки я послухався твоєї поради! — deniko
ruЕсли бы только я последовал твоему совету. — Lenin_1917
deWenn ich nur deinen Rat angenommen hätte! — Tamy
If only I had a map, I could show you the way.
Якби я лише мав карту, я показав би вам дорогу. — ascolto
ruЕсли бы только у меня была карта, я бы показал тебе дорогу. — afyodor
If only I could speak English!
Якби я тільки міг розмовляти англійською! — brambury
ruЕсли бы я только мог говорить по-английски! — shanghainese
deWenn ich nur Englisch sprechen könnte! — al_ex_an_der