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if in German

if in German is wenn, falls, ob — if means used to introduce a condition: supposing that something is or were true.

if in German

wenn
conj
Supposing that, assuming that, in the circumstances that; used to introduce a condition that may be (or prove to be) either true or false.
falls
conj
Supposing that, assuming that, in the circumstances that; used to introduce a condition that may be (or prove to be) either true or false.
wenn
conj
(computing) A keyword that invokes conditional processing: in the event that a given condition is true, execute the given statement(s) (otherwise execute other statements).
ob
conj
(computing) A keyword that invokes conditional processing: in the event that a given condition is true, execute the given statement(s) (otherwise execute other statements).
wenn auch
conj
Although; used to introduce a concession; may..but.
Wenn
noun
(informal) An uncertainty, possibility, condition, doubt etc.

What does "if" mean?

  1. conj Used to introduce a condition: supposing that something is or were true.
    "If it rains, we'll move the party indoors."
  2. conj Although; used to concede a point while still making a statement.
    "It was a good, if somewhat long, movie."
  3. noun An uncertain condition or possibility.
    "There are too many ifs in this plan for my comfort."

if in a sentence

  • If it rains, we'll move the party indoors.
  • If I had known, I would have called you sooner.
  • It was a good, if somewhat long, movie.
  • There are too many ifs in this plan for my comfort.

Similar words in German

Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "if" in German?

"if" in German is wenn, falls, ob. if means: Used to introduce a condition: supposing that something is or were true.

How do you use "if" in a sentence?

Example: "If it rains, we'll move the party indoors." In German, "if" is wenn, falls, ob.

Are there other ways to say "if" in German?

Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "if": wenn, falls, ob, wenn auch, Wenn.

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