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How to Say ‘When should I come back?’ in German

Wann soll ich wiederkommen?

vahn zoll ikh VEE-der-kom-men

[vahn zoll ikh VEE-der-kom-men]

🇩🇪 In Germany: The doctor usually just gives a timeframe. You then book the actual slot at the front desk, the Anmeldung "reception", on your way out.

Phrase Breakdown

Wann soll ich

vahn zoll ikh

When should I

A question word + the modal verb 'sollen' + 'ich'. 'Wann' sounds like 'vahn', and 'soll' has a short 'o'.

Example

Wann soll ich anrufen?

When should I call?

Words in this phrase

Wann

[vahn]

when

A question word asking about time.

Example

Wann ist die Operation?

When is the operation?

soll

[zoll]

should / am supposed to

Form of modal verb "sollen," expressing obligation or expectation.

Example

Was soll ich tun?

What should I do?

ich

[ikh]

The pronoun 'ich' in nominative form.

Example

Ich bin da.

I am here.

wiederkommen?

VEE-der-kom-men

come back?

A long infinitive meaning 'to come back'. Stress the first syllable: 'VEE-der-kom-men'.

Example

Ich möchte gern wiederkommen.

I'd like to come back.

Words in this phrase

wiederkommen

[VEE-der-kom-men]

to come back

To return, e.g. for a follow-up appointment.

Example

Bitte kommen Sie nächste Woche wieder.

Please come back next week.

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