German phrase

Wenn ~, geht das nicht.

Meaning

If ___, it won't work

When to use it

It will not work in that case. Use it when someone's timing or action makes something impossible.

Example dialogue

Wenn du zu spät kommst,geht das nicht.

If you arrive late, it won't work.

Ich komme pünktlich, versprochen.

I'll be on time, I promise.

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