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Meaning of by | Babel Free

Adverb CEFR A1 Common
bi

Definitions

  1. Used to form the conditional mood: would.
  2. Used as an independent part of some conjunctions, often expressing comparison or concession.

Examples

“Išiel by som tam, keby som mohol.”

I would go there, if I could.

“čo by aj”

even if

“Vstal ako by nič.”

He woke up as if it were nothing.

“Bodaj by nešiel.”

I wish he wouldn't go.

CEFR level

A1
Beginner
This word is part of the CEFR A1 vocabulary — beginner level.

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