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außer wenn

except when; unless

conjunction OW-ser VEN Rare
Communication Expressions

Also means

other than when

Usage Note

Außer wenn introduces a temporal or conditional exception — 'except when' or 'unless': Das funktioniert immer, außer wenn der Server ausfällt. It differs from es sei denn (which usually follows the main clause) in that it can appear mid-sentence or at the start of an exception clause. Common in spoken and written German.

Examples

"Ich bin immer erreichbar, außer wenn ich im Urlaub bin."

Natural Translation

I am always reachable, except when I am on holiday.

Literal Translation

I am always reachable, except when I in holiday am.

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