conjunction
selbst wenn
even if
Es drückt aus, dass etwas gilt oder passiert, auch falls eine bestimmte Bedingung nicht erfüllt ist.
The German phrase "selbst wenn" means "even if" or "even when".
- selbst = self / even / oneself
- wenn = if / when
Together, "selbst wenn" is used to introduce a conditional clause that expresses concession or hypothetical conditions.
Similar phrases:
- auch wenn (also if / even if)
- obwohl (although / though)
- trotzdem (nevertheless / despite that)
Differences:
- "selbst wenn" emphasizes a stronger hypothetical or unlikely condition compared to "auch wenn".
- "obwohl" suggests a real circumstance, not hypothetical.
- "trotzdem" is used more as a contrast word, not for conditions.
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Examples
Du bleibst ruhig, selbst wenn du Probleme hast.conjunction
You stay calm even if you have problems.
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