Connector
sofern
provided (that), if
B2
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Meanings
Connector
- provided (that), if
Example sentence
Wir helfen Ihnen gern, sofern Sie uns die Unterlagen schicken.
We'll gladly help you, provided you send us the documents.
Usage
- sofern ... ist — Sofern introduces a condition; the finite verb goes last.
- sofern / falls — Both can mean provided that or if.
Wir können im Garten proben, sofern es trocken bleibt.
We can rehearse in the garden provided it stays dry.