No. 38 in Ukrainian
якщо
"If."
In a sentence
Якщо ти прийдеш, ми підемо до парку.
If you come, we will go to the park.
In this sentence, 'якщо' is a conjunction introducing a conditional sentence, indicating that the action of the main clause depends on the action in the subordinate clause.
Я б зробив це, якщо б я міг.
I would do it if I could.
Here, 'якщо' introduces a conditional statement but in a hypothetical context, showing something that may not be true or certain.
Якщо в тебе є питання, запитай мене.
If you have questions, ask me.
In this case, 'якщо' is used for an invitation or guidance, depending on a condition being fulfilled.
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