How to Say ‘When’ in German
Wann
vahn
[vahn]
💬 Usage Tip: Question word pronounced with a "v" sound at the start: more like "vann."
🇩🇪 In Germany: Reception staff may ask this to understand the timeline of the issue.
Phrase Breakdown
Wann
[vahn]
when
Question word asking about time.
Wann hat der Lärm angefangen?
When did the noise start?
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