whether
gb/wˈɛðɚ/ us/wˈɛðɚ/
B1
Engelsk
~ 300
Betydninger
0 betydninger
conjunction
B1
relation
1
introducing alternatives or possibilities
Used to talk about two or more choices, or when you are not sure about something.
Bruksmønster:
whether [clause] or [clause]
Vanlig feil:
Learners sometimes confuse 'whether' with 'if'. 'Whether' is preferred when there are two clear options or in formal contexts.
Synonymer
if (Often interchangeable in indirect questions, but 'if' is more common in informal speech and less formal writing.)
Ordkombinasjoner
whether or not
|whether to
|whether it is
|whether she will
Temaer
grammar
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Eksempler
- I don't know whether she will come to the party.
- We need to decide whether to take the train or the bus.
- He asked whether I had finished the report.
- They discussed whether it was worth the risk.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
- I don't know whether it will rain.
- She is thinking about whether to go.
- We must choose whether to stay or leave.
- He is not sure whether she likes him.
Grammatikk
Oppslagsform
whether
IPA
GB/wˈɛðɚ/
US/wˈɛðɚ/
Stavelser og trykk
wheth - er (2 stavelser)
Stress on 1st syllable (wheth)
Bøyingsformer
Noun
- Base: whether
- Plural: whethers
Ordfamilie
Forms
whethers
noun
Related words
if
conjunction A2
Uttrykk
whether ... or ...
1/wˈɛðɚ | ˈɔɹ |/
fixed phrase
presenting two choices
Used to show two possible things or situations.
Eksempler
- Whether you like it or not, we have to follow the rules.
- We will continue whether it rains or shines.
whether or not
1/wˈɛðɚ ˈɔɹ nˈɑt/
fixed phrase
regardless of the condition
Used to say that something will happen in all situations, no matter what happens.
Eksempler
- I’m going to the concert whether or not you come with me.
- She will finish the project whether or not she gets help.