SUBORDINATING CONJUNCTION
wenn/vɛn/if; when; whenever
wenn is a German subordinating conjunction that means if, when, or whenever. It is pronounced /vɛn/.
Definitions
1.introduces a condition; in case that(conditional)
a.if (introducing a condition)
Wenn es regnet, bleiben wir zu Hause.—If it rains, we will stay at home.
2.every time (that); whenever(temporal, repeated events)
a.each time something happens
Wenn ich Zeit habe, lese ich ein Buch.—Whenever I have time, I read a book.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "wenn" mean in English?
- "wenn" means if, when, or whenever. 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.
