когда-то

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Russian[edit]

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): [kɐɡˈda‿tə]
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Adverb[edit]

когда́-то (kogdá-to)

  1. once (upon a time), formerly; constructions with used to
    Synonyms: когда́-нибудь (kogdá-nibudʹ), не́когда (nékogda)

Usage notes[edit]

  • The particle -то (-to) imparts a sense of indefiniteness similar to English some. The form когда-то is usually associated with affirmatives (like sometime), while когда́-нибудь (kogdá-nibudʹ) is associated with questions and negatives (like anytime).

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