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wennschon

if at all; well then (resigned acceptance)

conjunction VEN-shohn Rare
Grammar & Structure Conjunctions

Also means

even if

Usage Note

Wennschon usually appears in the fixed phrase wennschon, dennschon, meaning 'if you're going to do it, do it properly'. It expresses resigned commitment: if something must be done, it should be done thoroughly.

Examples

"Wennschon, dennschon — wenn wir renovieren, dann richtig."

Natural Translation

If it's worth doing, it's worth doing properly — if we renovate, then properly.

Literal Translation

If-already, then-already — if we renovate, then right.

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