How to Say ‘Only if’ in German
Nur wenn
nuhr ven
[nuhr ven]
💬 Usage Tip: Creates scenarios with friendly conditions.
🇩🇪 In Germany: Conditional phrases add humor and make interactions light-hearted.
Phrase Breakdown
Nur
[nuhr]
Only
Used to indicate that something happens exclusively under certain conditions.
Ich stimme zu, aber nur, wenn du auch den Cocktail bestellst.
I agree, but only if you also order the cocktail.
wenn
[ven]
if
Used to indicate a condition upon which something may occur.
Ich gehe mit, wenn wir einen Cocktail teilen.
I'll come along if we share a cocktail.
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