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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.

Example

Wann hat der Lärm angefangen?

When did the noise start?

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