“ob”  Mathjax  “whether” or “if” . Used when talking about uncertainty or a decision between alternatives.

  • Ex_: “Ich weiß nicht, ob ich kommen kann”_ means “I don’t know whether I can come.”

“wenn”  Mathjax  “when” or “if”. In the sense of conditions or specific situations. 

  • Ex: “Wenn es regnet, bleiben wir zu Hause” means “If it rains, we stay at home.”