if

Preposition

Preposition if

1. If is used in a condition <> idan, in dai, da:
   1. When something will cause something else

      If it rains, I will get wet.

   2. When a condition is not true

      I'd prefer it if you took your shoes off.

   3. although

      He was a great friend, if a little strange.

   4. When ... occurs (a programming statement).

      If A, then B, else C.

Subordinator

Subordinator if

1. If is used to report questions and things that are unknown. <> idan, in dai, da
   • Synonym: whether

   She asked if they had arrived yet.

   I don't know if I want to go or not.

Noun

Singular if

Plural ifs

1. If is a conditional situation. <> Abin da ba'a yi tabbas ba.

   There are many ifs we need to consider before we start on the plan. <> Akwai abubuwa da yawa da ya kamata mu yi taka-tsantsan akai kafin mu fara do shirin.