conjunction
if, when
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wenn is a subordinating conjunction meaning 'if' (conditional) or 'when' (for repeated or future events). It sends the verb to the clause-final position. Use 'wenn' for repeated/present/future conditions; use 'als' for single past events. No reflexive or auxiliary specifics beyond clause word order.
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Die Firma würde mehr Mitarbeiter einstellen, wenn die Aufträge zunähmen, sodass die Produktion schneller laufen könnte.
The company would hire more employees if orders increased, so production could run faster.
Ruf mich an, wenn du fertig bist.
Call me when you're finished.
Wenn es regnet, bleiben wir drinnen.
If it rains, we'll stay inside.
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picture a conditional checkbox labeled 'wenn' that triggers the next clause
sounds like 'ven' — think 'conditional event'
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'wenn' introduces conditional or temporal subordinate clauses; verb goes to the end.