Х90
ХОТЬ (ХОТИ) БЫ... (
these forms only) 1.
subord Conj, concessive) used to express hypothetical concession
even if.
2. (Particle) (used to show that the person, thing, phenomenon etc named is less than optimal) if nothing better, more substantial, more important etc
at least
if nothing else(in limited contexts) if only.
3. (intensif Particle
used with a verb in the affirmative) used to indicate that
sth. that was to be expected did not take place not even.
4. (exemplifying Particle) as an example
for example
for instance.
5. (Particle) (used to express a wish or desire) it would be good if
if only
would thatI wish...