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if

/ɪf/ /ɪf/
conjunction
  1. 1
    eğer, (-se/-sa: gelirsen, yağarsa)

    Used to say that one thing happens or is true only when another thing happens or is true.

    • If it rains tomorrow, we'll stay at home.
      Yarın yağmur yağarsa evde kalırız.
    • Call me if you need any help with the move.
      Taşınmada yardıma ihtiyacın olursa beni ara.
  2. 2
    (-sa/-se: param olsa), (-saydı/-seydi: bilseydim)

    Used to talk about a situation that is imagined, unlikely or not true.

    • If I had more money, I would travel around the world.
      Daha çok param olsa dünyayı gezerdim.
    • If you had told me, I would have helped you.
      Bana söyleseydin sana yardım ederdim.
  3. 3
    (-ip -mediğini: gelip gelmediğini), acaba

    Used to mean whether, especially after ask, know and wonder.

    • She asked me if I wanted a cup of tea.
      Bir fincan çay isteyip istemediğimi sordu.
    • I wonder if the shop is still open.
      Acaba dükkân hâlâ açık mı?
  4. 4
    (ricada: … -irseniz sevinirim)

    Used to make a polite request or suggestion.

    • If you'd like to follow me, I'll show you to your room.
      Beni takip ederseniz sizi odanıza götüreyim.
    • I'd be grateful if you could call me back today.
      Bugün beni geri ararsanız sevinirim.
  5. 5
    (… olsa) da, gerçi Formal

    Used to add a small criticism or difference; although.

    • The room was comfortable, if a little small.
      Oda biraz küçük olsa da rahattı.
    • It was a good result, if not a perfect one.
      Mükemmel olmasa da iyi bir sonuçtu.

Collocations

as ifeven ifif onlyif notif soonly ifwhat ifif I were youif necessaryif possibleif anything

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