Meaning of si | Babel Free
[ˈsiː]Definitions
- if, supposing that
- whether (when a verb of seeing or trying is the main verb in the apodosis; or when sī is used twice correlatively)
Equivalents
Examples
“Sī versūs hōrum duōrum poētārum neglegētis, magnā parte litterārum carēbitis.”
If you neglect the verses of these two poets, you will miss a great part of literature.
“Sī vis pacem, para bellum.”
If you want peace, prepare for war.
“sī... sī”
whether... or
CEFR level
A2
Elementary
This word is part of the CEFR A2 vocabulary — elementary level.
This word is part of the CEFR A2 vocabulary — elementary level.
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