Conditional Sentences in German
"Conditional Sentences" is a German lesson for B1 level. Hypothetical situations and what if.... Below are 10 essential German words and phrases with phonetic pronunciation, English translation, and example sentences so you understand how to use them immediately.
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German words for "Conditional Sentences"
Independent mastery: mandatory requirement for German citizenship and permanent residency.
🎯 Exam skill: Drafting formal letters, articulating opinions, and topical discussions.
| German | Pronunciation | Translation |
|---|---|---|
wenn...dann Wenn ich Zeit hätte, würde ich reisen. | /VEN dahn/ | if...then If I had time, I would travel. |
würde Ich würde das gerne machen. | /VUER-deh/ | would I would love to do that. |
hätte Ich hätte das anders gemacht. | /HET-teh/ | would have If I were rich, I would buy a house. |
wäre Das wäre eine gute Idee. | /VEH-reh/ | would be If I had known that, I wouldn't have come. |
an deiner Stelle würde ich An deiner Stelle würde ich das nicht tun. | /ahn DYE-ner SHTEL-leh VUER-deh ikh/ | if I were you, I would Could you please help me? |
falls Falls es regnet, bleiben wir zu Hause. | /FAHLS/ | in case Should I open the window? |
vorausgesetzt, dass Vorausgesetzt, dass es Zeit gibt. | /for-OWS-geh-zetst dahs/ | provided that If only it would stop raining! |
unter der Bedingung Unter der Bedingung, dass du hilfst. | /OON-ter dair beh-DING-oong/ | under the condition Otherwise we will miss the bus. |
sonst Beeil dich, sonst verpassen wir den Zug. | /ZONST/ | otherwise In this case, I would wait. |
angenommen Angenommen, du hättest recht. | /ahn-geh-NOM-men/ | assuming Without your help, I wouldn't have managed. |
Germans strictly maintain the formal "Sie" address in offices, supermarkets, and healthcare settings. Switching to the informal "Du" happens only when explicitly offered.
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Key words for "Conditional Sentences": wenn...dann, würde, hätte. All 10 words with pronunciation and translations are in the table below.
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This is a B1-level lesson with 10 words and phrases. All exercises are 100% free.
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