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Wenn ich du wäre, würde ich den Job annehmen.

If I were you, I would take that job.

In German

Wenn ich du wäre, würde ich den Job annehmen.

ven ish doo ve-re, vuer-de ish den yob an-ne-men.
English
If I were you, I would take that job.
Español
Si yo fuera tú, aceptaría ese trabajo.
Italiano
Se fossi in te, accetterei quel lavoro.

Sentence Breakdown

  • WennIfconjunction
  • ichIpronoun
  • duyoupronoun
  • wärewereverb, Konjunktiv II of sein
  • würdewouldauxiliary verb, Konjunktiv II of werden
  • ichIpronoun
  • denthearticle, accusative
  • Jobjobnoun
  • annehmentake/acceptverb, infinitive

Grammar Point

Konjunktiv II (Hypothetical advice), Wenn-Satz mit wäre.

Variations

  • Wäre ich an deiner Stelle, würde ich den Job annehmen.
    If I were in your place, I would take that job.
  • Ich würde den Job annehmen, wenn ich du wäre.
    I would take the job if I were you.

FAQ

How do you say "If I were you, I would take that job." in German?

"If I were you, I would take that job." in German is "Wenn ich du wäre, würde ich den Job annehmen." (ven ish doo ve-re, vuer-de ish den yob an-ne-men.).

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