How is the word ли translated from Russian to English

English translation
whether
conjunction

Частица, которая вводит вопрос или сомнение: «так это или нет».

A particle that introduces a question or doubt: "whether it is so or not".

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Examples with “ли”

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  • Совет усомнился, не недооценивает ли прогноз риски. — The council doubted whether the forecast underestimated the risks.

  • Я не знаю, придёт ли он. — I don't know if he will come.

  • Знаешь ли ты, во сколько начнётся встреча? — Do you know what time the meeting starts?

  • Спроси её, открыт ли ещё магазин. — Ask her if the store is still open.

  • Не спрашивай, верно ли решение, если уже всё сделал. — Don't ask whether the decision is right if you've already done everything.

  • Неважно, пойдём ли мы пешком или поедем на автобусе, мы всё равно опоздаем. — It doesn't matter if we walk or take the bus, we will be late anyway.

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