wenn auch — meaning in English

English meaning

• albeit conjunction Even though; although.
• if conj Used to introduce a condition: supposing that something is or were true.

Senses

wenn auch is used for these senses in English:

• I wish (idiomatic, colloquial) Used to express the speaker's wish that the preceding statement were true
• albeit Although, despite (it) being.
• if Although; used to introduce a concession; may..but.
• if only (idiomatic) I wish that; would (that) (archaic). Signifies a wish or desire for the present or the future.

if — full definition

1. conj Used to introduce a condition: supposing that something is or were true.
2. conj Although; used to concede a point while still making a statement.
3. noun An uncertain condition or possibility.

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