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whether [ˈweðər]a. ( = if) si• I doubt whether... je doute que... + subj• I'm not sure whether... je ne suis pas sûr que... + subjb. ( = regardless of) que + subjc. ( = either) soit* * *['weðə(r)], US ['hweðər]Note: When whether is used to mean if, it is translated by si: I wonder whether she got my letter = je me demande si elle a reçu ma lettre. See 1 in the entry belowwhether often occurs after verbs such as ask, doubt, decide, know, say, see and wonder, with adjectives such as doubtful, sure, and with nouns like doubt, question. You can find further examples at these entriesIn whether...or not sentences whether is translated by que and the verb that follows is in the subjunctive: whether you agree or not = que vous soyez d'accord ou non. See 2 in the entry below1) (when outcome is uncertain: if) siI wasn't sure whether to answer or not ou whether or not to answer — je ne savais pas s'il fallait répondre, je n'étais pas sûr qu'il faille répondre
2) (when outcome is fixed: no matter if)whether you have children or not, this book should interest you — que vous ayez des enfants ou non, ce livre devrait vous intéresser
whether or not people are happy is of little importance — que les gens soient heureux ou non ce n'est pas très important
everyone, whether students or townspeople, celebrates — tout le monde, que ce soient les étudiants ou les habitants de la ville, fait la fête
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❢ When whether is used to mean if, it is translated by si: I wonder whether she got my letter = je me demande si elle a reçu ma lettre. See 1 in the entry below. whether often occurs after verbs such as ask, doubt, decide, know, say, see and wonder, with adjectives such as doubtful, sure, and with nouns like doubt, question. You can find further examples at these entries.In whether…or not sentences whether is translated by que and the verb that follows is in the subjunctive: whether you agree or not = que vous soyez d'accord ou non. See 2 in the entry below. conj1 (when outcome is uncertain: if) si ; I wasn't sure whether to answer or not ou whether or not to answer je ne savais pas s'il fallait répondre, je n'étais pas sûr qu'il fallait répondre ; I wonder whether it's true je me demande si c'est vrai ; you can't tell whether she's joking or not c'est impossible de savoir si elle plaisante ; they can't decide whether to buy or rent ils n'arrivent pas à décider s'ils doivent acheter ou louer ; can you check whether it's cooked? est-ce que tu peux vérifier si c'est cuit? ; it's not clear whether they've reached an agreement c'est difficile de savoir s'ils sont tombés d'accord ; the question is whether anyone is interested le problème est de savoir si quelqu'un est intéressé ; she was worried about whether to invite them elle se demandait si elle devait les inviter ;2 (when outcome is fixed: no matter if) you're going to school whether you like it or not! tu iras à l'école que cela te plaise ou non! ; whether you have children or not, this book should interest you que vous ayez des enfants ou non, ce livre devrait vous intéresser ; whether or not people are happy is of little importance que les gens soient heureux ou non ce n'est pas très important ; they need an adult whether it be a parent or teacher ils ont besoin d'un adulte que ce soit un parent ou un professeur ; everyone, whether students or townspeople, celebrates tout le monde, que ce soient les étudiants ou les habitants de la ville, fait la fête. -
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♦ whether /ˈwɛðə(r)/cong.1 se (dubit.); se… o no: Please ask him whether he can come, chiedigli se può venire; Go and see whether he's free, va' a vedere se è libero; I wonder whether I'm right to do this, chissà (o mi domando) se faccio bene a far questo; Write and tell me whether I am to come ( or not), scrivimi se debbo venire (o no)2 (idiom., correl. di or): Whether you like it or not, you'll have to do it, ti piaccia o no, dovrai farlo; Whether rich or poor, all have to die, ricchi o poveri, tutti devono morire● whether… or, sia… sia; sia… o; sia che… sia che: Whether I accept his offer or not, I'll get into trouble, sia che io accetti la sua offerta o no, mi metterò nei guai; I don't care whether you stay or you go, sia che tu resti, sia che te ne vada, non me ne importa nulla □ whether or no (o whether or not), in ambo i casi; in ogni caso: Well, I'll go there, whether or no, ebbene, io ci andrò, in ogni caso! □ It's doubtful whether he will come, è dubbio ch'egli venga NOTA D'USO: - weather, wether o whether?-. -
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whether ['weðə(r)]∎ I asked whether I could come j'ai demandé si je pouvais venir;∎ I don't know whether she's ready or not je ne sais pas si elle est prête ou non;∎ I don't know now whether it's such a good idea je ne suis plus sûr que ce soit vraiment une bonne idée;∎ I doubt whether he'll come je doute qu'il vienne;∎ the question now is whether you want the job or not la question est maintenant de savoir si tu veux cet emploi ou pas∎ whether it rains or not qu'il pleuve ou non;∎ whether you want to or not que tu le veuilles ou non;∎ whether they open it now or later, it doesn't matter qu'ils l'ouvrent maintenant ou plus tard, cela n'a pas d'importance;∎ whether by accident or design que ce soit par hasard ou fait exprès;∎ everyone, whether rich or poor, needs it chacun, qu'il soit riche ou pauvre, en a besoin -
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1) ли; или нетWhat matters whether or no I make my way in life. (W. Thackeray, ‘Henry Esmond’, part I, ch. IX) — Какое имеет значение, преуспею я в жизни или нет.
The hall itself was almost full. No one knew whether or not there would be a meeting. (D. Carter, ‘Fatherless Sons’, part II, ch. 20) — В зале собралось много народу. Никто точно не знал, будет митинг или нет.
2) так или иначе, во всяком случаеWas it natural that at that instant, without any previous impulse or design, Kit should kiss Barbara? He did it, whether or no. (Ch. Dickens, ‘The Old Curiosity Shop’, ch. LXVIII) — А разве удивительно, что Кит, сам того не ожидая, вдруг поцеловал Барбару? Поцеловал - и все тут!
He must do as he is told, whether or no. — Так или иначе, но ему придется сделать то, что ему говорят.
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whether [ˊweðə]1. cj ли;I don't know whether he is here я не зна́ю, здесь ли он
◊whether or no так и́ли ина́че; во вся́ком слу́чае
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whether or noquer sim quer não, de qualquer forma. whether they agree or they refuse the offer, we will be contented / quer eles concordem quer recusem, ficaremos satisfeitos. -
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(whether or not)بهر حال ،در همه حال ، بهرصورت -
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'weðə(if: I don't know whether it's possible.) siwhether conj sitr['weðəSMALLr/SMALL]1 si■ I'll ask her whether or not she agrees le preguntaré si está de acuerdo o no?2 (no matter if) aunque■ I'm going whether you like it or not voy a ir te guste o no, voy a ir aunque no te guste\SMALLIDIOMATIC EXPRESSION/SMALLwhether by accident or design fuera por accidente o a propósitowhether ['hwɛðər] conj1) : siI don't know whether it is finished: no sé si está acabadowe doubt whether he'll show up: dudamos que aparezcawhether I like it or not: tanto si quiero como si nowhether he comes or he doesn't: venga o noconj.• ora conj.• que conj.• si conj.• sí conj.pron.• cuál pron.'hweðər, 'weðə(r)tell me whether you need us or not o whether or not you need us — dime si nos necesitas o no
['weðǝ(r)]CONJ siI don't know whether... — no sé si...
I doubt whether... — dudo que + subjun
whether it is... or not — sea... o no (sea)
* * *['hweðər, 'weðə(r)]tell me whether you need us or not o whether or not you need us — dime si nos necesitas o no
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['weðə(r)] [AE 'hweðər]1) (if) seI wasn't sure whether to answer or not o whether or not to answer non sapevo se rispondere o no; I wonder whether it's true mi chiedo se sia vero; the question is whether anyone is interested il problema è capire se c'è qualcuno interessato; he was worried about whether to invite her — si chiedeva se era il caso di invitarla
you're going to school whether you like it or not! — a scuola ci vai, che ti piaccia o no!
••he needs an adult whether it be a parent or teacher — ha bisogno di un adulto, non importa se è un genitore o un insegnante
Note:When whether is used to mean if, it is translated by se: I wonder whether she got my letter = mi chiedo se ha (or: abbia) ricevuto la mia lettera. See 1 in the entry below. - Although if can also be used, whether often occurs after verbs such as doubt, know, see and wonder, with adjectives such as doubtful and sure, and with nouns like doubt and question. You can find further examples at these entries. - In whether...or not sentences, whether is translated by che and the verb that follows is in the subjunctive: whether you agree or not = che tu sia d'accordo o no, whether you like it or not = che ti piaccia o no; note, however, that whether + infinitive is translated by se + infinitive in Italian: I have to decide whether or not to accept his proposal = devo decidere se accettare la sua proposta o no. See 2 in the entry below* * *['weðə](if: I don't know whether it's possible.) se* * *['weðə(r)] [AE 'hweðər]1) (if) seI wasn't sure whether to answer or not o whether or not to answer non sapevo se rispondere o no; I wonder whether it's true mi chiedo se sia vero; the question is whether anyone is interested il problema è capire se c'è qualcuno interessato; he was worried about whether to invite her — si chiedeva se era il caso di invitarla
you're going to school whether you like it or not! — a scuola ci vai, che ti piaccia o no!
••he needs an adult whether it be a parent or teacher — ha bisogno di un adulto, non importa se è un genitore o un insegnante
Note:When whether is used to mean if, it is translated by se: I wonder whether she got my letter = mi chiedo se ha (or: abbia) ricevuto la mia lettera. See 1 in the entry below. - Although if can also be used, whether often occurs after verbs such as doubt, know, see and wonder, with adjectives such as doubtful and sure, and with nouns like doubt and question. You can find further examples at these entries. - In whether...or not sentences, whether is translated by che and the verb that follows is in the subjunctive: whether you agree or not = che tu sia d'accordo o no, whether you like it or not = che ti piaccia o no; note, however, that whether + infinitive is translated by se + infinitive in Italian: I have to decide whether or not to accept his proposal = devo decidere se accettare la sua proposta o no. See 2 in the entry below -
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1. [ʹweðə] n арх.один из двух; любой из двух2. [ʹweðə] pron арх.considering all the whys and whethers - принимая во внимание все вопросы и сомнения
А interкоторый из двух?, который из нескольких?whether is heavier, water or oil? - что тяжелее, вода или масло?
whether of these men...? - который из них...?
Б indefлюбой из двух3. [ʹweðə] cjput the wine into glasses or pots, whether you have - налей вино в стаканы или кружки, что есть под рукой
1) косвенный вопрос лиhe asked whether he could help - он спросил, не может ли он помочь
2) подлежащные, дополнительные, атрибутивные или предикативные придаточные предложения, выражающие сомнение, неуверенность, выбор лиI am not interested in whether you approve of it or not - меня не интересует, одобряете вы это или нет
he is in doubt whether he should wait - он сомневается, нужно ли ему ждать
I am not informed as to whether he did the work - мне неизвестно, сделал ли он эту работу
it matters little whether we go or stay - неважно, поедем мы или останемся
I wonder whether he will go himself or whether he will send you - интересно, пойдёт ли он сам или пошлёт вас
I don't know whether it is true or not - я не знаю, правда ли это
2. вводит условно-уступительные придаточные предложения или обороты ли (обыкн. whether... or no(t))whether he comes or not, we shall leave - приедет (ли) он или нет, мы уедем
I shall go whether it is fine or not - я пойду, какая бы ни была погода
he was completely ignored, whether by accident or design - случайно это получилось или нет, но на него не обращали никакого внимания
this is what I think, whether right or wrong - правильно или нет, но таково моё мнение
3. в сочетаниях:whether or no - а) в любом случае, что бы ни случилось; так или иначе; I will do it, whether or no - так или иначе, я это сделаю; б) (ли)... или; whether or no it is possible, I cannot say - я не могу сказать, возможно это или нет /возможно ли это/
whether or not = whether or no а)
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conjunctionobthe question [of] whether to do it [or not] — die Frage, ob man es tun soll [oder nicht]
whether you like it or not, I'm going — ob es dir passt oder nicht, ich gehe
* * *['weðə](if: I don't know whether it's possible.) ob- academic.ru/119359/whether_..._or">whether... or* * *wheth·er[ˈ(h)weðəʳ, AM -ɚ]1. (if) obshe can't decide \whether to tell him sie kann sich nicht entscheiden, ob sie es ihm sagen sollI doubt \whether it'll work ich zweifle, ob es funktionieren wirdanyway, it's a good story, \whether or not it's true es ist jedenfalls eine gute Story, egal, ob sie wahr ist oder nicht2. (no difference if) [egal] ob\whether we do it now or later, it's got to be done ob wir es jetzt oder später tun, ist egal — getan muss es werden\whether you like it or not ob es dir [nun] gefällt oder nichtdo everything you do, \whether it be work, learning or play, to 100% of your ability ( form) was du auch tust, ob Arbeit, Studium oder Spiel — mache es hundertprozentig!3.▶ \whether or no [or not] auf jeden Fall* * *['weðə(r)]conjob; (= no matter whether) egal or ganz gleich or einerlei, obI am not certain whether they're coming or not or whether or not they're coming — ich bin nicht sicher, ob sie kommen oder nicht
whether they come or not, we'll go ahead — egal or ganz gleich or einerlei, ob sie kommen oder nicht (kommen), wir fangen (schon mal) an
he's not sure whether to go or stay — er weiß nicht, ob er gehen oder bleiben soll
* * *whether [ˈweðə(r); ˈhweðə(r)]you must go there, whether you want to go or not;whether or no auf jeden Fall, so oder so;whether we live, we live unto the Lord BIBEL leben wir, so leben wir dem Herrn* * *conjunctionobI don't know whether to go [or not] — ich weiß nicht, ob ich gehen soll [oder nicht]
the question [of] whether to do it [or not] — die Frage, ob man es tun soll [oder nicht]
whether you like it or not, I'm going — ob es dir passt oder nicht, ich gehe
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1. nвказує на вибір (з двох можливостей)2. pron1) котрий з двох; котрий з кількохwhether is heavier, water or oil? — що важче — вода чи олія?
2) будь-який з двох3. conjчиI don't know whether he is here — я не знаю, чи він тут
he is in doubt whether he should wait — він сумнівається, чи потрібно йому чекати
this is what I think, whether right or wrong — правильна чи ні, але така моя думка
whether shall we stay or go? — (чи) залишимося ми чи підемо?
* * *I napx. один з двох; будь-який з двохIIpron apx.1) inter який з двохє, котрий з декількохєwhether is heavier, water or oil — є що важче, вода чи маслоє
whether of these men... — є котрий з них... є
2) indef будь-який з двохIIIput the wine into glasses or pots, whether you have — налий вина в склянки або кухолі, що в тебе є під рукою
cj1) вводить непряме питання (часто whether... or not;-... or whether); чиhe asked whether he could help — він спитав, чи може намдопомогти; підметові, додаткові, атрибутивні або предикативні підрядні речення, що виражають сумнів, невпевненність, вибір; чи
I am not interested in whether you approve of it or not — мене не цікавить, чи схвалюєте ви це
he is in doubt whether he should wait — він сумнівається, чи потрібно йому чекати
I am not informed as to whether he did the work — мені невідомо, чи виконав він роботу
I wonder whether he will go himself or he will send you — цікаво, чи поїде він сам або відішле вас
2) вводить умовно-допустові підрядні речення або звороти (звичайно whether... or no(t)); чиwhether he comes or not, we shall leave — (чи) прийде він чи ні, ми поїдемо
I shall go whether it is fine or not — я поїду, яка б не була погода
he was completely ignored, whether by accident or design — навмисне це трапилося чи ні, але вони не звернули на нього ніякої уваги
whether or no — в будь-якому випадку, що б не сталося; так чи інакше
I will do it, whether or no — так чи інакше, я це зроблю; (чи)... чи
whether or no it is possible, I cannot say — я не можу сказати, можливо це чи ні
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I napx. один з двох; будь-який з двохIIpron apx.1) inter який з двохє, котрий з декількохєwhether is heavier, water or oil — є що важче, вода чи маслоє
whether of these men... — є котрий з них... є
2) indef будь-який з двохIIIput the wine into glasses or pots, whether you have — налий вина в склянки або кухолі, що в тебе є під рукою
cj1) вводить непряме питання (часто whether... or not;-... or whether); чиhe asked whether he could help — він спитав, чи може намдопомогти; підметові, додаткові, атрибутивні або предикативні підрядні речення, що виражають сумнів, невпевненність, вибір; чи
I am not interested in whether you approve of it or not — мене не цікавить, чи схвалюєте ви це
he is in doubt whether he should wait — він сумнівається, чи потрібно йому чекати
I am not informed as to whether he did the work — мені невідомо, чи виконав він роботу
I wonder whether he will go himself or he will send you — цікаво, чи поїде він сам або відішле вас
2) вводить умовно-допустові підрядні речення або звороти (звичайно whether... or no(t)); чиwhether he comes or not, we shall leave — (чи) прийде він чи ні, ми поїдемо
I shall go whether it is fine or not — я поїду, яка б не була погода
he was completely ignored, whether by accident or design — навмисне це трапилося чи ні, але вони не звернули на нього ніякої уваги
whether or no — в будь-якому випадку, що б не сталося; так чи інакше
I will do it, whether or no — так чи інакше, я це зроблю; (чи)... чи
whether or no it is possible, I cannot say — я не можу сказати, можливо це чи ні
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I. cj дали (или не)
to be in doubt WHETHER не съм сигурен дали
WHETHER or no/not дали... или (не), във всеки случай, така или иначе, и в единия, и в другия случай
II. pron ост. кой от двамата* * *{'weъ} cj дали (или не); to be in doubt whether не съм сигурен дал(2) {'weъ} pron ост. кой от двамата.* * *cj дали;whether; cj дали (или не); to be in doubt whether не съм сигурен дали; whether or no/not 1) дали... или* * *1. i. cj дали (или не) 2. ii. pron ост. кой от двамата 3. to be in doubt whether не съм сигурен дали 4. whether or no/not дали... или (не), във всеки случай, така или иначе, и в единия, и в другия случай* * *whether[´weðə] I. cj 1. дали (или не); to be in doubt ( uncertain, anxious) \whether не съм сигурен (загрижен съм) дали; 2. независимо дали, така или иначе; beers of all kinds \whether bottled or draught бира от всякакъв вид, както бутилирана, така и наливна; \whether or no ( not) и в единия, и в другия случай; така или иначе; II. pron ост. кой от двамата. -
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'weðə(if: I don't know whether it's possible.) om, hvorvidtsubjunksjon \/ˈweħə\/om, hvorvidtwhether or no ( som adverb) under alle omstendigheter, i alle tilfeller• you can rely on my help, whether or nowhether... or not enten... eller ikke• whether we go or not, the result will be the sameenten vi går eller ikke, så blir resultatet det samme• you must, whether you want it or notdu må, enten du vil det eller ikke -
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[ˈweðə]whether cj ли; I don't know whether he is here я не знаю, здесь ли он; whether or no так или иначе; во всяком случае whether pron уст. который (из двух) whether cj ли; I don't know whether he is here я не знаю, здесь ли он; whether or no так или иначе; во всяком случае whether cj ли; I don't know whether he is here я не знаю, здесь ли он; whether or no так или иначе; во всяком случае
См. также в других словарях:
whether — 1. For the choice between if and whether, see if 2. 2. When the alternative to the whether clause is a simple negative, this can take several forms, but whether or not is now more usual than whether or no: • I brooded all the way whether or not I … Modern English usage
Whether — Wheth er, conj. In case; if; used to introduce the first or two or more alternative clauses, the other or others being connected by or, or by or whether. When the second of two alternatives is the simple negative of the first it is sometimes only … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Whether or no — Whether Wheth er, conj. In case; if; used to introduce the first or two or more alternative clauses, the other or others being connected by or, or by or whether. When the second of two alternatives is the simple negative of the first it is… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
whether — [hweth′ər, weth′ər] conj. [ME < OE hwæther (akin to Ger weder, neither) < IE * kwotero , which (of two) < base * kwo , who (> WHAT) + compar. suffix] 1. if it be the case or fact that: used to introduce an indirect question [ask… … English World dictionary
Whether — Wheth er, pron. [OE. whether, AS. hw[ae]?er; akin to OS. hwe?ar, OFries. hweder, OHG. hwedar, wedar, G. weder, conj., neither, Icel. hv[=a]rr whether, Goth. hwa?ar, Lith. katras, L. uter, Gr. ?, ?, Skr. katara, from the interrogatively pronoun,… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
whether\ ---\ or — • whether or • whether or whether 1. coord. conj. Used to introduce an indirect question. You must decide whether you should go or stay. I don t know whether Jack or Bill is a better player. Compare: either or 2. Used to show a choice of things,… … Словарь американских идиом
whether — O.E. hwæðer, hweðer which of two, whether, from P.Gmc. *khwatharaz (Cf. O.S. hwedar, O.N. hvarr, Goth. huaþar, O.H.G. hwedar which of the two, Ger. weder neither ), from interrogative base *khwa who (see WHO (Cf … Etymology dictionary
whether — ► CONJUNCTION 1) expressing a doubt or choice between alternatives. 2) expressing an enquiry or investigation. 3) indicating that a statement applies whichever of the alternatives mentioned is the case. USAGE Whether and if are more or less… … English terms dictionary
whether */*/*/ — UK [ˈweðə(r)] / US [ˈweðər] / US [ˈhweðər] conjunction Collocations: Both whether and if can be used to introduce indirect questions of the type that expect a yes/no answer: She asked if/whether I liked jazz. Use whether, but not if, before an… … English dictionary
whether — conjunction 1 used when talking about a choice you have to make or about two different possibilities: He asked me whether she was coming. | The decision whether to see her was mine alone. | whether or not: I coudn t decide whether or not to go to … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
whether — wheth|er [ weðər, hweðər ] conjunction *** 1. ) used when someone does not know which of two possibilities is true: They asked us whether we were married. There is some doubt as to whether the illness is infectious. whether...or: She doesn t even … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English