if/when
We're translating a script from Russian and we have a question:
"Why are you interested in me IF/WHEN I'm so not interested in you?"
Which one is correct? Thank you!
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Answers · 2
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Both, I suppose. But “when” sounds better in my opinion.
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In this context, 'when' is used as a conjunctionand means the same as 'if'. They can be used interchangeably.
http://learnersdictionary.com/definition/when
a
— used to say what happens, is true, or can be done in a particular situation
When you have no family, you are really on your own.
We take the bus to school when it rains.
A contestant is disqualified when she disobeys the rules.
When and if he comes, you can ask him. = If and when he comes, you can ask him.
b
— used to ask why or how something is done in the situation that exists
Why buy a newspaper when you can read the news online for free?
How can he buy the house when he has no money? [=he has no money, so how can he buy the house?]
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