Translation of Polish word "jeśli" to English
jeśli
/jɛɕfi/
Meaning
ConjunctionSupposing that, assuming that, in the circumstances that; used to introduce a condition that may be (or prove to be) either true or false.
How to use
The conditional conjunction 'jeśli' (if) introduces real conditional clauses. In writing, a comma is placed before the clause containing the result, or before 'jeśli' if the conditional clause comes second (e.g., 'Zrobię to, jeśli będę miał czas'). It is interchangeable with 'jeżeli'.
🇬🇧 English
if
Structure Guide
Polish Word: jeśli
Translation: if
Example Sentences
Jeśli pada deszcz, nie wyjdę na zewnątrz.
If it rains, I won't go outside.
Jeśli chcesz, możesz przyjść do mnie.
If you want, you can come to me.
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Common phrases
- jeśli tak— if so
- jeśli chodzi o— as far as ... is concerned
- jeśli nie— if not
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What does the Polish word "jeśli" mean?▼
The Polish word "jeśli" means "if" in English.
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