sooft
whenever
Every time; introduces a subordinate clause and expresses that something happens each time an action is repeated.
EXAMPLE
Sooft ich sie besuche, bietet sie mir einen Kaffee an.
Whenever I visit her, she offers me a coffee.
sooft
whenever
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Subordinate clause word order
'Sooft' (whenever) introduces a subordinate clause. In this subordinate clause, the conjugated verb comes at the end.
EXAMPLE
Sooft er Probleme hat, ruft er seine Schwester an.
Whenever he has problems, he calls his sister.
Sentence position
The 'sooft' (whenever) subordinate clause can come before or after the main clause. When it comes at the beginning, the conjugated verb of the main clause follows the comma directly.
EXAMPLE
Sooft ich in diese Stadt komme, besuche ich das alte Museum.
Whenever I come to this city, I visit the old museum.
Ich schreibe ihr, sooft ich etwas Neues erfahre.
I write to her whenever I find out something new.
Repetition
'Sooft' (whenever) refers to an action that is repeated several times. That is why the following subordinate clause often contains an activity that serves as a regular occasion or trigger.
EXAMPLE
Sooft der Hund bellt, schaut der Nachbar aus dem Fenster.
Whenever the dog barks, the neighbor looks out the window.
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