How to use als in Dutch if, when or whether?

How to use als in Dutch if, when or whether?
Let's take a look at the many uses of als in Dutch in this video.
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[@TheConfuzzledCat]

I was wondering about this! While on the hunt for easy Dutch music (to broaden my vocabulary and practice grammar, etc.) I encountered Nielsen's "Sexy als ik dans," where my translator rendered "als" as "if", so it came out as "Sexy if I dance," which was understandable, but a little weird. Clearly, then, it most closely means "when" in this context. This has cleared that up. Dank u wel!

[@LearnDutchwithAlain]

Interesting!

[@MoniqueGuerrier]

Dank u veel! But couldn't we use "als" as we use 'when' in German? I speak German and want to see if Dutch also agrees with this special case : "Als ich Brot gegessen habe, kam meine Mutter nach Hause." (not to show what I know), just to understand if "als" can also be used when sth. happened only once in the past like her sister German. 🎉Your answers are always very helpful !!!

[@LearnDutchwithAlain]

Thanks, Monique :) Yes, als and wanneer are synonyms in Dutch, except when asking questions: 'wanneer kom je' can't use 'als'.

[@davidharris3391]

Nederlands is ook moeilijk voor me. Ik heb voor je cursus betaald en het is erg goed !

[@LearnDutchwithAlain]

Bedankt, David!

[@angkari7244]

Dank je voor dit. Nederlands is moeilijk voor mij. Je helpt veel

[@tycoonseriesfilmacademy]

en hoe gaat u nederlands nou?

[@tycoonseriesfilmacademy]

dank u wel voor dit filmpje

[@carmineferrara9232]

thank You

[@fallofmanbrand]

nice content

[@theexplorer5323]

bedankt alain

[@luaymeray9472]

So nice videos it’s so good thanks,and i hope you keep making nice videos like this,but maybe if you are faster it would be nicer 😬😬

[@LearnDutchwithAlain]

Thanks Luay!

[@genderlessmonster4284]

1:20 Is "Ik zal Nederlands leren als jij mijn cursus betaalt" ook goed of niet??

[@LearnDutchwithAlain]

Yes, here's about gaan/zullen: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fHjKi6ZofN2si5Y

[@larrancia]

thx! of being used if u can say whether in english makes a lot of sense that helped lol

[@LearnDutchwithAlain]

Glad to help!

[@JL-kw7qc]

BTW, I would love to ask is there any differences between “als” and “toen” ?

[@LearnDutchwithAlain]

Aha, 'toen' is used as 'when' in the past. 'Als' or 'wanneer' for the present tense and the future tense.

[@JL-kw7qc]

@@LearnDutchwithAlain Oké, dankjewel voor jouw antwoord.

[@watchman4todayreloaded192]

This got me nearer to understanding the grammar, but showed up how far off my pronunciation is.

[@LearnDutchwithAlain]

Oh, well, it can only get better :)

[@carmineferrara9232]

it is complicated. i would need to remember :D

[@LearnDutchwithAlain]

Well, it's Dutch :)