wenn nicht
unless
Meaning of wenn nicht
außer wenn; unter der Bedingung, dass nicht
except if; if not
Pronunciation
wenn nicht with English translation
wenn nicht usage examples
Ich gehe nur raus, wenn es nicht regnet.
I won't go out unless it's dry.
Du bekommst keinen Nachtisch, wenn du nicht aufisst.
You won't get dessert unless you finish your food.
wenn nicht synonyms
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Neutral and common equivalent of 'unless'; used in conditional statements, close to 'wenn nicht' and often feels natural in everyday speech.
Emphasizes an exception: 'except if'. Often used when clearly marking a special case.
Very common equivalent of 'unless'; means 'except if' or 'provided that not'. Often used in neutral or formal contexts.
Means 'except' or 'apart from' and often introduces an exception without a full conditional clause. Closer to 'except for'.
More formal neutral equivalent of 'unless' meaning 'if not' or 'provided that not'. Common in written rules, contracts, and instructions.
Advanced: broader words
A broader word meaning 'if' or 'when'; not a true equivalent of 'unless'. It can express a condition, but without negation the meaning changes.
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Questions about this word
What does wenn nicht mean?
except if; if not
How do you pronounce wenn nicht?
wenn nicht is pronounced [vɛn nɪçt].
How is wenn nicht used in a sentence?
I won't go out unless it's dry. Translation: Ich gehe nur raus, wenn es nicht regnet.
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