ob

conjunction

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as if

as though

in case

should

whether

Synonyms and Related Words for ob

wenn falls sofern als ob als wenn im Falle, dass egal ob

Definition of "ob" in German

Below are the definitions and usage examples of the word "ob" in its original language, German. This section is designed to help you understand the word in different contexts and sentence structures, especially while learning English.

The definitions and example sentences are presented across a range from beginner (A1) to intermediate (B1) levels. This way, you can learn the word step by step, from its most basic meaning to more complex usages. Each example is provided with its translation in German, ready for correct context and usage.

Leitet einen Nebensatz ein, der eine indirekte Ja-Nein-Frage ausdrückt oder Unsicherheit/Zweifel signalisiert.

DE: “Sag mir, ob das gut ist.”
A1
EN: “Tell me if this is good.”

DE: “Ich weiß nicht, ob der Zug pünktlich ist.”
A2
EN: “I don't know if the train is on time.”

DE: “Können Sie mir bitte sagen, ob es noch freie Plätze gibt?”
B1
EN: “Could you please tell me if there are still seats available?”

Wird in der Wendung 'als ob' verwendet, um einen irrealen oder hypothetischen Vergleich auszudrücken.

DE: “Es sieht aus, als ob es regnet.”
A1
EN: “It looks as if it is raining.”

DE: “Du sprichst, als ob du der Chef wärst.”
A2
EN: “You're talking as if you were the boss.”

DE: “Er tat so, als ob er mich nicht gesehen hätte.”
B1
EN: “He acted as if he hadn't seen me.”

Leitet einen Nebensatz ein, der eine von zwei oder mehr Möglichkeiten oder Alternativen darstellt, oft in Korrelation mit 'oder'.

DE: “Ob ja oder nein, sag es schnell.”
A1
EN: “Whether yes or no, say it quickly.”

DE: “Ob du kommst oder nicht, die Party findet statt.”
A2
EN: “Whether you come or not, the party is happening.”

DE: “Mir ist gleichgültig, ob wir ins Kino gehen oder zu Hause bleiben.”
B1
EN: “I don't care whether we go to the cinema or stay at home.”

Words Similar in Spelling to ob

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