How to Say ‘What are the next steps?’ in German
Was sind die nächsten Schritte?
vahs zint dee NEKH-sten SHRIT-tuh
[vahs zint dee NEKH-sten SHRIT-tuh]
💬 Usage Tip: Excellent practical phrase. It shows you want a plan, not just information.
🇩🇪 In Germany: In Germany, asking for the plan is smart and appreciated: referrals, repeat tests, medication, or follow-up appointments may come next.
Phrase Breakdown
Was
[vahs]
what
Question word asking for information about what comes next.
Was sind die nächsten Schritte?
What are the next steps?
sind
[zint]
are
Plural form of 'sein' meaning 'are'.
Was sind die nächsten Schritte?
What are the next steps?
Die nächsten Schritte
dee NEKH-sten SHRIT-tuh
the next steps
Means the following actions or plan after this point.
Was sind die nächsten Schritte im Verfahren?
What are the next steps in the process?
Words in this phrase
die
[dee]
the
Definite article used here with the plural noun phrase.
Was sind die nächsten Schritte?
What are the next steps?
nächsten
[NEKH-sten]
next
Refers to what follows after the present moment.
Was sind die nächsten Schritte?
What are the next steps?
Schritte
[SHRIT-tuh]
steps
The actions to take after receiving results.
Was sind die nächsten Schritte?
What are the next steps?
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