Betekenis van whether In het Nederlands

• 0 (used especially in reporting questions and expressing doubts) if, or not:

  • I wasn't sure whether you'd like it.

  • She asked me whether I was interested in working for her.

  • I'm wondering whether to have the fish or the beef.

  • I doubt whether it'll work.

  • I was merely questioning whether we have the money to fund such a project.

  • It all depends on whether or not she has the time.

  • Anyway, it's a good story, whether or not it's true.

  • I'm going, whether she likes it or not.

  • Someone has to tell her, whether it's you or me.

  • Let's face it - you're going to be late whether you go by bus or train.

• 1 (used to refer to one or more possibilities or to express uncertainty) if:

  • I didn’t know whether he was too busy or (whether) he just didn’t want to see me.

  • I wasn’t sure whether (or not) you’d like it.