же
In English, же has 3 different meanings When used as conjunction it is and, but or even on the other hand, whereas, as for, as to When used as particle it is emphasises identity: very, same but it can also mean with expressions of time and order: emphasises promptitude: very, right, immediately, without delay, marks an objection by pointing to the rationale behind said objection: after all, but, especially in questions: expresses consequence of or reaction to what was said before: then, so or even in questions and imperatives: imparts a note of insistence and urgency: ever, on earth, for goodness' sake When used as noun it is zhe: The name of the Cyrillic-script letter Ж. or even gee: The name of the Latin-script letter G.
It evolved from 1 origin. Comes from Proto-Indo-European *ǵʰi.
"же" usage examples
Sentences containing же to see its usage in context.
| Russian | English |
|---|---|
ах , красавица , душа - девица , полюби же ты меня ! |
Oh, beauty, soul-maiden, love me! |
ай - люли , люли , ай - люли , люли , полюби же ты меня ! |
Ai-lyuli, lyuli, ai-lyuli, lyuli, love me! |