SUBORDINATING CONJUNCTION

wenn/vɛn/if; when

wenn is a German subordinating conjunction that means if or when. It is pronounced /vɛn/.

Definitions

1.introduces a condition; if(conditional)

a.expresses a condition that must be fulfilled

Wenn es regnet, bleiben wir zu Hause.If it rains, we stay at home.

2.whenever; when (for repeated/simultaneous events)(temporal, repeated situations)

a.for repeated or habitual events in the past or present

Wenn ich Zeit habe, lese ich ein Buch.When I have time, I read a book.

Frequently asked questions

What does "wenn" mean in English?
"wenn" means if or when. It is a German subordinating conjunction.
How do you pronounce "wenn"?
"wenn" is pronounced /vɛn/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "wenn"?
"wenn" is a subordinating conjunction in German.

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