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['aɪðə(r)] 1. adj( one or other) obojętnie który ( z dwóch); (both, each) i jeden, i drugi2. pron3. adv 4. conjeither (of them) — (oni) obaj; ( with negative) żaden (z nich dwóch)
either … or — albo … albo; ( with negative) ani, … ani
she didn't say either yes or no — nie powiedziała ani tak, ani nie
I don't like either — nie lubię ani jednego, ani drugiego
no, I don't either — nie, ja też nie
I haven't seen either one or the other — nie widziałem ani jednego, ani drugiego
* * *1. pronoun(the one or the other of two: You may borrow either of these books; I offered him coffee or tea, but he didn't want either.) jeden/żaden z dwóch2. adjective1) (the one or the other (of two things, people etc): He can write with either hand.) jeden albo drugi2) (the one and the other (of two things, people etc); both: at either side of the garden.) oba3. adverb1) (used for emphasis: If you don't go, I won't either.) też (nie)2) (moreover; besides: I used to sing, and I hadn't a bad voice, either.) ponadto•- either way
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