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“if” in German

German

Alsosofern · falls

Pronunciation

IPA/vɛn/

Example

Ich komme, wenn ich Zeit habe.

I'll come if I have time.

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How to say “if” in German

“If” in German is wenn.

A gate opens only when a condition holds, or exactly as another event occurs.

Full entry for wenn: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with wenn

Wenn möglich, bringe ich Kuchen mit.

If possible, I will bring cake.

Tips for using wenn

  • Wenn introduces conditions and non-question time clauses, whereas wann belongs in direct and indirect questions about time.

Other German words for “if”

Ich mache das, sofern du einverstanden bist.

I'll do that if you agree.

Ich nehme einen Regenschirm mit, falls es regnet.

I'll take an umbrella with me if it rains.

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