Wenn Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Wenn" is used as conjunction with the meaning of "if", "when" or "whenever".

Essential properties of "wenn"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

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

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Introduces a condition or hypothetical situation"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Wenn es regnet, bleibe ich zu Hause.If it rains, I stay at home.
  2. Ich komme mit, wenn ich Zeit habe.I'll come along if I have time.
  3. Wenn du willst, können wir morgen ins Kino gehen.If you want, we can go to the cinema tomorrow.

2.) "Indicates the moment an action occurs"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Wenn ich nach Hause komme, rufe ich dich an.When I come home, I'll call you.
  2. Ich freue mich immer, wenn ich dich sehe.I'm always happy when I see you.
  3. Wenn der Frühling beginnt, blühen die Blumen.When spring begins, the flowers bloom.

3.) "Expresses a habitually repeating situation"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Wenn ich nervös bin, esse ich zu viel.When I'm nervous, I eat too much.
  2. Er ruft mich an, wenn er Hilfe braucht.He calls me when he needs help.
  3. Wenn es Sommer ist, fahren wir ans Meer.When it's summer, we go to the sea.
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