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ĉu.

introduces a yes-no question

2 characters1 syllables approx.Esperanto language

Meaning & usage

particle/t͡ʃu/

  1. introduces a yes-no question

    interrogative · particle
    Ĉu neĝas hodiaŭ?

  2. whether, if

    Mi ne certas, ĉu li amas min.

  3. Transforms a sentence into a tag question or similar when added to the end of a sentence

    Vi ne manĝas viandon, ĉu.

  4. whether ... or

  5. whether ... or not

Where this word comes from

From Polish czy, Ukrainian чи (čy) or the related Yiddish צי (tsi).

intj/t͡ʃu/

  1. An expression of surprise or disbelief; really, what, is that so

Where this word comes from

From Polish czy, Ukrainian чи (čy) or the related Yiddish צי (tsi).

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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.