Illustration of the A1 German word “wann”, which translates to “when”. A person standing on a giant calendar page, pointing up at a fluttering, winged clock that is about to land on a specific date.
A person standing on a giant calendar page, pointing up at a fluttering, winged clock that is about to land on a specific date.

wann

A1 · adverb

when

[van]

wann in a sentence

Examples

Wann fährt der nächste Zug nach Berlin ab?

When does the next train to Berlin depart?

Wann hast du Zeit für ein Treffen im Café?

When do you have time for a meeting in the café?

How to remember it

VAHN. Sounds like 'van'. 'WHEN will the van arrive?'

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