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How to Say ‘Then we can order.’ in German

Dann können wir bestellen.

dan KUR-nen veer beh-SHTEL-en

[dan KUR-nen veer beh-SHTEL-en]

💬 Usage Tip: Starting with dann pushes the verb forward, before wir. Same with Jetzt können wir gehen.

Phrase Breakdown

Dann können wir

dan KUR-nen veer

Then we can

When 'dann' (then) starts the sentence, the verb comes next and 'wir' after it. Round your lips for the 'ö'.

Example

Dann können wir gehen.

Then we can go.

Words in this phrase

Dann

[dan]

then

Used to indicate a time following another event.

Example

Dann gehe ich nach Hause.

Then I will go home.

können

[KUR-nen]

can

Modal verb 'können' for plural subjects; the main verb goes to the end.

Example

Wir können morgen kommen.

We can come tomorrow.

wir

[veer]

Pronoun for a group including the speaker.

Example

Wir arbeiten gern zusammen.

We like working together.

bestellen.

beh-SHTEL-en

order.

'Bestellen' means 'to order'. Stress the second syllable: be-SHTEL-len.

Example

Ich möchte bestellen.

I'd like to order.

Words in this phrase

bestellen

[beh-SHTEL-en]

to order

Verb for asking for food, drinks or goods.

Example

Wir wollen jetzt bestellen.

We want to order now.

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