(correlative conjunction – neither ... nor ...)
Translations
She neither called nor wrote.
Она ни позвонила, ни написала.
Neither the cat nor the dog wanted to go outside.
Ни кошка, ни собака не хотели выходить на улицу.
Definitions
Used to introduce the first of two or more alternatives, none of which is true or possible. Neither the manager nor the employees were aware of the changes.
(quantifier – with singular countable nouns – negative alternative)
Translations
Neither team played well.
Ни одна из команд не сыграла хорошо.
Neither parent attended the meeting.
Ни тот, ни другой родитель не пришёл на собрание.
Definitions
Used before a singular countable noun to indicate not either of two people or things (negative alternative). Neither option is acceptable to the committee.
(modifier – negative agreement – inverted clause)
Translations
I don't like it, and neither does she.
Мне это не нравится, и ей тоже.
He isn't coming, neither am I.
Он не идёт, и я также не иду.
Definitions
Used to indicate agreement with a negative statement, meaning 'also not'. I can't swim, and neither can my sister.
(quantifier – without nouns – negative alternative)
Translations
I asked both, but neither came.
Я спросил обоих, но ни тот, ни другой не пришёл.
Neither of the options is suitable.
Ни один из вариантов не подходит.
Definitions
Used to indicate that none of the two options or people mentioned is involved or applicable. Neither of the two candidates was suitable for the position.