же
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Russian [edit]
Alternative forms [edit]
- ж (ž)
Pronunciation [edit]
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Conjunction [edit]
же (že)
- (contrasting) and, but
- whereas, as for, as to
- Он—америка́нец, она же русская. — He’s an American, but (whereas, as for her) she’s Russian.
Particle [edit]
же (že)
- (emphasises identity) very, same
- (with expressions of time and order: emphasises promptitude) very, right, immediately, without delay
- (also ж (ž), makes an objection by pointing to an obvious fact) after all, but
- (also ж (ž), especially in questions: expresses consequence of or reaction to what was said before) then, so
- (also ж (ž), in questions and imperatives: imparts a note of insistence and urgency) ever, on earth, for goodness’ sake
- Что же ему́ де́лать? — What on earth can he do?
- Говори́те же! — Aren’t you going to say anything?!?
- Отвеча́йте же! — Answer me then!
- Пойдём же! — Come along!
Noun [edit]
же • (že) n (indeclinable)