wann
when (in questions)
Beginner Adverb
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Pronunciation
/van/
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Cultural Note
German differentiates between 'wann' (when — in questions), 'wenn' (when/if — in conditional or temporal clauses), and 'als' (when — for single past events). This three-way distinction is a common stumbling point for English speakers.
📝 Example Sentences
Wann kommst du?
When are you coming?
Wann fährt der Zug?
When does the train leave?
Seit wann lernst du Deutsch?
Since when have you been learning German?