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How to Say ‘If anything comes up’ in German

Wenn etwas ist

ven ET-vahs ist

[ven ET-vahs ist]

💬 Usage Tip: After wenn, the verb jumps to the end: wenn etwas ist, not wenn ist etwas. Same pattern: wenn Sie Schmerzen haben "if you're in pain".

Phrase Breakdown

Wenn

[ven]

if / when

Conjunction meaning if or when, depending on context.

Example

Wenn Sie etwas brauchen, klingeln Sie bitte.

If you need something, please ring the bell.

etwas

[ET-vahs]

something

An indefinite word meaning 'something' or 'a little something.'

Example

Möchten Sie etwas essen?

Would you like something to eat?

ist

[ist]

Third person singular of sein, used for statements.

Example

Der Flug ist heute voll.

The flight is full today.

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