English-German translations for if only

• wenn auch
• wenn bloß
• wenn doch nur
  Wenn doch nur diese Art von Praxis nie angewandt worden wäre! If only this type of practice were never employed.
  Wenn doch nur die Ideen und Absichten schon früher erkannt worden wären. If only the thoughts and intentions had clicked sooner.
  Wenn doch nur für die fitten und gesunden Menschen vorsichtiges Fahren wichtiger wäre als übersteigertes Selbstvertrauen! If only fit and healthy people would put careful driving before over-confidence.

Definition of if only

• I wish that;
• I wish that;
• Even if for no other reason than; only just

Examples

• It made me feel better, if only for a moment.
• It wont be much fun if only guys turn up to the party.
• If only I could win the lottery
• If only I had ​listened to my parents
• I was pretty sure I wanted a red shirt, but I still tried on one blue one if only to make sure thats definitely not what I wanted

Related words

• if and only if
• only if
• one is only as good as one's last shift