English–German

“when” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/van/

Example

Sag mir, wann du Zeit hast.

Tell me when you have time.

Illustration for wann (when)

How to say “when” in German

“When” in German is wann.

A point on a time line marked by a question, covering both an exact moment and an approximate period.

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

Example sentences with wann

Bis wann willst du bleiben?

Until when do you want to stay?

Tips for using wann

  • Unlike wenn, wann asks about time in direct or indirect questions, while wenn introduces a condition or a repeated time clause.

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