wann immer
whenever
The German phrase 'wann immer' is used to express 'whenever' in English. It is a flexible phrase that can be used in a variety of contexts, such as 'Wann immer du Zeit hast, ruf mich an.' (Whenever you have time, give me a call.) or 'Wann immer ich in die Stadt fahre, besuche ich das Museum.' (Whenever I go to the city, I visit the museum.)
Example sentences using: wann immer
Wann immer es regnet, nehme ich einen Regenschirm.
Whenever it rains, I take an umbrella.
This phrase expresses a routine or habit. Whenever there is a specific event (in this case rain), the speaker always responds in a certain way (taking an umbrella).
Wann immer ich einen Apfel esse, denke ich an meinen Großvater.
Whenever I eat an apple, I think of my grandfather.
This sentence indicates a habit tied to a specific action. The speaker associates eating an apple with its grandfather due to past experiences or memories.
Wann immer du gehst, möchte ich mit dir kommen.
Whenever you go, I want to come with you.
This sentence forms a future-tense dependent clause with 'wann immer' (whenever), expressing the speaker's wish or plan to accompany someone wherever they go in any given situation.