sofern
provided
Meaning of sofern
wenn eine bestimmte Bedingung erfüllt ist
if a particular condition is true
Pronunciation
sofern with English translation
sofern usage examples
Du kannst kommen, sofern du pünktlich bist.
You can come, provided you're on time.
Wir gehen spazieren, sofern es nicht regnet.
We'll go for a walk, provided it doesn't rain.
sofern synonyms
What's the difference between sofern, falls, wenn, obwohl, weil, damit, vorausgesetzt dass, and unter der Voraussetzung dass
A very common neutral conditional conjunction meaning 'if' or 'in case'. It is usually simpler and more general than provided.
The most general and frequent way to say 'if'; it can also mean 'when', so it is broader and less specific than provided.
Not a condition but a concession: 'although'. It expresses contrast, so it is functionally opposite to provided rather than a true synonym.
A causal conjunction meaning 'because'. It gives a reason, not a condition, so it is not a synonym of provided in meaning.
Expresses purpose: 'so that' / 'in order that'. It marks intention, not condition, so it is semantically far from provided.
Advanced: broader words
A more formal conditional phrase meaning 'provided that' or 'on the condition that'. It adds a stricter, limiting condition.
A very formal phrase meaning 'on the condition that'. It is typical of official or written language and sounds heavier than provided.
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Questions about this word
What does sofern mean?
if a particular condition is true
How do you pronounce sofern?
sofern is pronounced [zoˈfɛʁn].
How is sofern used in a sentence?
You can come, provided you're on time. Translation: Du kannst kommen, sofern du pünktlich bist.
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