же
See also: жэ
Russian
Etymology 1
From Proto-Indo-European *ǵʰi.
Alternative forms
- ж (ž)
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): [ʐɨ] (nearly always unstressed)
Audio (file) - Rhymes: -ɛ
Conjunction
же • (že)
Particle
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
- Когда́ же? ― Kogdá že? ― When then?
- (also ж (ž)) in questions and imperatives: imparts a note of insistence and urgency: ever, on earth, for goodness’ sake
- Говори́те же! ― Govoríte že! ― Aren’t you going to say anything?!?
- Отвеча́йте же! ― Otvečájte že! ― Answer me then!
- Пойдём же! ― Pojdjóm že! ― Come along!
Etymology 2
Alternative forms
- жэ (žɛ)
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): [ʐɛ]
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