यदि (If)

Formal way to say 'if' — used in writing and formal speech

Example

यदि संभव हो तो बताओ

If possible, please tell

From Sanskrit. You'll encounter this in news, official documents, and textbooks. In conversation, अगर is almost always preferred.

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Connects words or ideas together — 'and'

Gives a choice between options — 'or'

Shows contrast — 'but', 'however'

Another way to say 'but' — slightly more bookish than लेकिन

Formal/written way to say 'but' — used in news and literature