German A2 · Grammar cheat code
B1.1 · L7 · als vs. wenn
als = one past event. wenn = repeated or non-past.
| When… | Use |
|---|---|
| one completed past event | als |
| repeated past event (whenever) | wenn |
| present or future | wenn |
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als = single occurrence. wenn = habitual or non-past.
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Questions
- What is the rule for als vs. wenn?
- als = one past event. wenn = repeated or non-past.
- How do I use als vs. wenn?
- als means 'when' for one specific moment in the past. wenn covers everything else.
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