wenn überhaupt

Based on: Haupt, über, überhaupt, wenn
Phrase
1.

if [any] at all

(Often not really part of a sentence but rather like a sort of afterthought. )
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  • Ich komme, wenn überhaupt, erst um 10.
  • If I come at all, it won't be before 10.
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The meaning of “überhaupt”

"überhaupt" is the main German option for "at all" and it works in questions, statements and with negations. Today, we'll learn why, and how to use it properly.

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How many meanings does the German word 'wenn überhaupt' have?

wenn überhaupt has 1 distinct meaning: 1. if [any] at all.

What is 'wenn überhaupt' related to?

The word 'wenn überhaupt' is related to Haupt, über, überhaupt and wenn.

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The meaning of “überhaupt”
"überhaupt" is the main German option for "at all" and it works in questions, statements and with negations. Today, we'll learn why, and how to use it properly.
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