SUBORDINATING CONJUNCTION
ob/ɔp/if; whether
ob is a German subordinating conjunction that means if or whether. It is pronounced /ɔp/.
Definitions
1.introduces indirect yes/no questions or expresses uncertainty (whether/if)(subordinating, indirect questions)
a.introduces indirect yes/no questions
Ich weiß nicht, ob er heute kommt.—I don't know if he is coming today.
b.expresses uncertainty about alternatives
Frag ihn, ob er Kaffee oder Tee möchte.—Ask him whether he wants coffee or tea.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "ob" mean in English?
- "ob" means if or whether. It is a German subordinating conjunction.
- How do you pronounce "ob"?
- "ob" is pronounced /ɔp/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What part of speech is "ob"?
- "ob" is a subordinating conjunction in German.
