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How to Say ‘When is boarding?’ in German

Wann ist das Boarding?

vahnn ist dahs BOR-ding

[vahnn ist dahs BOR-ding]

Phrase Breakdown

Wann ist

vahnn ist

When is

'Wann' sounds like 'vahn' and means 'when'. Don't confuse it with 'wo', which means 'where'.

Example

Wann ist der Termin?

When is the appointment?

Words in this phrase

Wann

[vahnn]

when

Used to ask about time or a date.

Example

Wann ist dein Geburtstag?

When is your birthday?

ist

[ist]

Ist is the third-person singular form of sein, meaning is.

Example

Ist das alles für Sie?

Is that all for you?

das Boarding?

dahs BOR-ding

the boarding?

'Boarding' is borrowed from English and is neuter, so it takes 'das'. Pronounce it as in English.

Example

Das Boarding beginnt jetzt.

Boarding starts now.

Words in this phrase

das

[dahs]

the

Definite article used with the noun 'Gespräch.'

Example

Das Gespräch hat mir neue Einblicke gegeben.

The conversation gave me new insights.

Boarding

[BOR-ding]

boarding

Getting on the plane; English loanword, neuter in German.

Example

Das Boarding beginnt um acht Uhr.

Boarding starts at eight o'clock.

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