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.

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