Translation of German word "sofern" to English
sofern
/zoːfɐn/
Meaning
ConjunctionProvided that; to the extent that; if.
How to use
The subordinating conjunction sofern ('provided that / as far as / if') introduces conditional clauses representing a condition or restriction (Sofern das Wetter gut bleibt, reisen wir ab — Provided the weather stays good, we depart). It sends the conjugated verb to the end.
🇬🇧 English
as long as
Example
Sofern du müsstest gehen, gehe ich auch.
If you had to go, I would go too.
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Common phrases
- sofern ich weiß— as far as I know / provided that I know
- sofern nichts dazwischenkommt— provided nothing comes in between / gets in the way
- sofern möglich— provided that it is possible / if possible
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What is the definition of the German word "sofern"?▼
The German word "sofern" is defined as: "Provided that; to the extent that; if."
What does the German word "sofern" mean?▼
The German word "sofern" means "as long as" in English.
How do you pronounce the German word "sofern"?▼
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Sofern du müsstest gehen, gehe ich auch." (which translates as "If you had to go, I would go too.").
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