Sofern Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Sofern" is mainly used as conjunction meaning "provided that", "as long as" or "if". It is also used as adverb.

Essential properties of "sofern"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Conjunction

subordinating

Meanings of "sofern" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Insofar as, provided that, as long as, on condition that"

"Sofern", when used with this meaning, acts as conjunction.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ich komme gerne mit, sofern ich Zeit habe.I'd love to come along, provided that I have time.
  2. Der Vertrag ist gültig, sofern beide Parteien unterschreiben.The contract is valid, provided that both parties sign.
  3. Wir können den Ausflug machen, sofern das Wetter gut ist.We can go on the excursion, provided that the weather is good.

2.) "Insofar as, as far as"

"Sofern", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Sofern ich mich erinnere, war er gestern nicht hier.As far as I remember, he wasn't here yesterday.
  2. Die Aufgabe ist, sofern ich das beurteilen kann, sehr schwierig.The task is, as far as I can judge, very difficult.
  3. Sofern ich weiß, hat er den Job noch nicht bekommen.As far as I know, he hasn't gotten the job yet.
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