если

This is the 7625th most frequent Russian word.

если

"If."

The word 'если' introduces a condition and means 'if' in English.

Если ты меня любишь, скажи мне это.

If you love me, tell me.

Here 'если' is used to present a possible scenario or contingency.

Я готов помочь, если потребуется.

I am ready to help if needed.

'Если' is combined with 'бы' to express a hypothetical or unreal condition.

Если бы я знал, я бы подготовился.

If I had known, I would have prepared.