English–German

“sometime” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈɪʁgəntˈvan/

Example

Ich rufe dich irgendwann an.

I'll call you sometime.

Illustration for irgendwann (sometime)

How to say “sometime” in German

“Sometime” in German is irgendwann.

A timeline stretches in both directions, with one hidden point that may lie in the past or the future.

Full entry for irgendwann: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with irgendwann

Wir treffen uns irgendwann am Wochenende.

We'll meet sometime on the weekend.

Tips for using irgendwann

  • Irgendwann does not mean 'soon'; context or an added time phrase is needed to indicate how near the event is.

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