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.
