Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #1500
Word (Wort)

Sofern

Translation (Übersetzung) provided that, if, as long as
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [ˈzoːfɛʁn]
B2
Conjunctions
Intermediate
Formal
Tags (Tags)
grammar conjunction formal conditional subordinate-clause
Sofern is a subordinating conjunction used to introduce conditional clauses. It is more formal than 'wenn' and often used in written German, legal documents, or formal speech. It requires the verb to be placed at the end of the clause.

Sofern - German Conjunctions - Sofern Meaning - Sofern Translation - Sofern Conjunctions Examples

Sofern is a German Conjunctions

Learn Sofern meaning, translation, pronunciation, and usage examples. Sofern is classified as a Conjunction in German grammar.

Sofern Examples (Beispiele) in English

Sofern examples with English translations. See how to use Sofern in sentences. Sofern example sentences in English below.

Sofern es regnet, bleiben wir zu Hause.
Provided that it rains, we'll stay at home.
Conditional statement about weather
Die Veranstaltung findet statt, sofern genügend Teilnehmer angemeldet sind.
The event will take place, provided that enough participants have registered.
Formal condition for an event
Sofern du die Hausaufgaben gemacht hast, darfst du fernsehen.
As long as you've done your homework, you may watch TV.
Parental condition

Sofern Word Family - Sofern Related Words - Sofern Family Members

Sofern Word Family (Wortfamilie)

Sofern word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn Sofern family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore Sofern related words and expand your German vocabulary.

synonym (Synonym)
wenn
Meaning: if
Example: Wenn es regnet, bleiben wir zu Hause.
Conjunction
falls
Meaning: in case
Example: Falls du kommst, ruf mich an.
Conjunction
related (Verwandt)
so
Meaning: so
Example: Es ist so kalt.
Adverb
fern
Meaning: far
Example: Das ist noch fern.
Adverb

Sofern Usage - Sofern Collocations - Sofern Idioms - Sofern Synonyms - Sofern Antonyms

Sofern Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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Sofern Collocations (Kollokationen)

Sofern collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn Sofern word combinations and how to use Sofern with other words naturally.

sofern möglich
if possible
High frequency
sofern erforderlich
if necessary
High frequency
sofern nichts dagegen spricht
provided nothing speaks against it
Medium frequency
sofern verfügbar
if available
Medium frequency
sofern gewünscht
if desired
Medium frequency
sofern nicht anders angegeben
unless otherwise specified
Medium frequency
sofern zutreffend
if applicable
Medium frequency

Sofern Idioms (Redewendungen)

Sofern idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing Sofern with meanings and explanations. Master Sofern expressions used in everyday German.

Sofern dem so ist
If that is the case
Used to acknowledge a condition before proceeding
Sofern nichts dazwischenkommt
Provided nothing comes in between
Expressing a condition that might prevent something from happening

Sofern Synonyms (Synonyme)

Sofern synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for Sofern and expand your German vocabulary. Learn Sofern similar words and their usage.

wenn
Meaning: if
High similarity
falls
Meaning: in case
High similarity
vorausgesetzt, dass
Meaning: provided that
High similarity
unter der Bedingung, dass
Meaning: under the condition that
Medium similarity

Sofern Antonyms (Antonyme)

Sofern antonyms - opposite words. Learn words with opposite meanings to Sofern. Discover Sofern opposite words and expand your German vocabulary.

obwohl
Meaning: although
trotzdem
Meaning: nevertheless

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Sofern Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

Sofern semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to Sofern. Explore Sofern related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn Sofern contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

Bedingung Voraussetzung Konditional Konjunktion wenn falls

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