what if

Meaning

1. (not-comparable) Used to introduce a suggestion or proposal for a future event.
2. (not-comparable) Used to introduce a speculation about a future event.
3. (not-comparable) Used to introduce a speculation about a past event. Often the basis for counterfactual historical interpretations.

Synonyms

perhaps

possibly

suppose

supposing

I hope not

Translations

et si

e se

und was geschieht

und was geschiet

wenn

que tal

Etymology

Inherited from Old English: hwæt ġif

In summary

Dates back at least to Old English hwæt ġif, of the same meaning.

Sentences

What if he made a new version ?