Meaning 1neutral · 82%
Introduces a condition or a repeated or future time.
Natural examples
Wenn du Zeit hast, ruf mich bitte an.
If you have time, please call me.
Immer wenn es schneit, fahren die Kinder Schlitten.
Whenever it snows, the children go sledding.
Wenn der Zug ankommt, steigen wir aus.
When the train arrives, we will get off.
Usage note
Wenn introduces a subordinate clause with the finite verb at the end. For a single event in the past, German often uses als.
Mini-lesson: wenn
Introduces a condition or a repeated or future time. Wenn introduces a subordinate clause with the finite verb at the end. For a single event in the past, German often uses als.
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