🕐❓🔪

How to Say ‘When is my operation?’ in German

Wann ist meine Operation?

vahn ist migh-neh o-pe-ra-TSYOHN

[vahn ist migh-neh o-pe-ra-TSYOHN]

Phrase Breakdown

Wann ist

vahn ist

When is

A question about time. The German 'w' sounds like an English 'v', so 'wann' sounds like 'vahn'.

Example

Wann ist das Essen?

When is the meal?

Words in this phrase

Wann

[vahn]

when

question word used to ask about time

Example

Wann ist das Boarding für Flug LH204?

When is boarding for flight LH204?

ist

[ist]

Third person singular of sein, used for statements.

Example

Der Flug ist heute voll.

The flight is full today.

meine Operation?

migh-neh o-pe-ra-TSYOHN

my operation?

'Meine' means 'my' and is used with feminine nouns. In 'Operation', '-tion' is pronounced 'tsee-ohn', and the stress falls on the last syllable.

Example

Meine Operation war gut.

My operation went well.

Words in this phrase

meine

[migh-neh]

Belonging to or associated with the speaker.

Example

Ich mache meine Runden jeden Morgen.

I do my rounds every morning.

Operation

[o-pe-ra-TSYOHN]

operation, surgery

A surgical procedure performed on a patient.

Example

Die Operation dauert zwei Stunden.

The operation takes two hours.

Guides for German learners

Duolingo vs Pimsleur: Tapping on a Screen or Talking Out Loud?Duolingo vs Pimsleur: five minutes of tapping versus thirty minutes of speaking. What each is good at, what each costs, and which to pick for your goal.

Get the Full Learning Experience

This lesson is just a preview. Download PrettyFluent to practice pronunciation, roleplay conversations, and master vocabulary with spaced repetition.

Pronunciation Feedback

AI-powered feedback on what you say out loud

Spaced Repetition

Retain vocabulary long-term with smart practice

Immersive Roleplaying

Practice real conversations with AI partners

Lessons for Your Situation

Request lessons tailored to your specific needs

Get Full Lesson

What Learners Are Saying

“Berlin bureaucracy requires real German. This app got me from zero to handling my Anmeldung appointment in three weeks. My coworkers couldn’t believe it.”

Emma L., 27, UX Researcher

“Relocated to Munich with my family. The everyday scenarios — grocery shopping, doctor visits, school meetings — are exactly what we needed to settle in.”

Marcus J., 40, Engineer

“Learning a language has never been as immediately impactful. Now I can charm the locals and navigate the food scene like a boss.”

Alex M., 42, Software Engineer