I am wondering how you translate the word "then" as it is used in the following sentences.
If he can do it, then I can do it, too.
If you don't like this place, then why are you here?
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тогда, in both cases– AnixxOct 3, 2016 at 20:10
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We say тогда in both sentences. Or you can use то instead
Если он может это делать, тогда(то) и я смогу тоже. Если тебе не нравится это место,тогда (то) почему ты здесь?
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Why is и used in the first example? Also, is there a preferred one for certain formalities?– caseyOct 3, 2016 at 17:27
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1We usually add и with тоже, for instance in "So do I (me too)--И я тоже. As if you join the first person. I can see no difference in usage honestly .Perhaps тогда is slightly more formal.– V.V.Oct 3, 2016 at 17:36
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if you wish to sound more categorical and resolved
иcan be dispensed with Oct 3, 2016 at 18:33 -
I'd change the first sentence to "Если он может это сделать, то и я смогу". "тоже" seems to be excessive here.– AlissaOct 5, 2016 at 10:04