if

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/ɪf/ · if

Used to introduce a conditional clause.

Meanings

conjunctionformal

Used to introduce a conditional clause.

شرطی جملے متعارف کرنے کے لیے استعمال ہونے والا لفظ۔

اگر

agar

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • if possible
  • if necessary
  • if only

Example Sentences

If it rains tomorrow, we will stay home.

اگر کل بارش ہوئی تو ہم گھر رہیں گے۔

Agar kal barish hui to hum ghar rahenge.

I will go if you come with me.

میں جاؤں گا اگر تم میرے ساتھ آؤ گے۔

Main jaon ga agar tum mere saath aao ge.

If you study hard, you will pass the exam.

اگر تم محنت سے مطالعہ کرو گے تو امتحان پاس کرو گے۔

Agar tum mehnat se mutala karo ge to imtihan pass karo ge.

Easily Confused With

whether:Whether is used to express a choice between alternatives, while 'if' introduces a condition.

💡 Memory Tip

Remind yourself that 'if' introduces possibilities.

Picture a fork in the road, representing choices.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "gif" — whether, that

First known use: before the 12th century

The word has been in use since the early form of English, evolving through Old and Middle English into its current form.