же

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Russian [edit]

Alternative forms [edit]

  • ж (ž)

Pronunciation [edit]

Conjunction [edit]

же (že)

  1. (contrasting) and, but
  2. whereas, as for, as to

Particle [edit]

же (že)

  1. (emphasises identity) very, same
  2. (with expressions of time and order: emphasises promptitude) very, right, immediately, without delay
  3. (also ж (ž), makes an objection by pointing to an obvious fact) after all, but
  4. (also ж (ž), especially in questions: expresses consequence of or reaction to what was said before) then, so
  5. (also ж (ž), in questions and imperatives: imparts a note of insistence and urgency) ever, on earth, for goodness’ sake

Noun [edit]

же (že) n (indeclinable)

  1. The Cyrillic letter Ж, ж.
  2. The Roman letter G, g, also called гэ.