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How to Say ‘When will he be back?’ in German

Wann ist er wieder da?

vahn ist air VEE-der dah

[vahn ist air VEE-der dah]

💬 Usage Tip: German often uses the present tense for the future. ist here covers "will be", so you don't need a separate future form.

Phrase Breakdown

Wann ist er

vahn ist air

When is he

'Wann' (when) sounds like 'vahn'. In questions, the verb comes before the subject.

Example

Wann ist er im Büro?

When is he in the office?

Words in this phrase

Wann

[vahn]

when

Question word asking about time.

Example

Wann haben Sie Zeit?

When do you have time?

ist

[ist]

A form of the verb 'sein' used for singular subjects.

Example

Für viele Bewerber Ist ein gutes Teamklima entscheidend.

For many applicants, a good team climate is crucial.

[air]

Third-person masculine pronoun for a man.

Example

Er arbeitet hier.

He works here.

wieder da?

VEE-der dah

back?

Stress 'VIE' in 'wieder'. 'da' is open and clear, like 'dah'.

Example

Ist sie wieder da?

Is she back?

Words in this phrase

wieder

[VEE-der]

back

With 'kommen', 'wieder' means to return.

Example

Wann kommst du wieder?

When are you coming back?

[dah]

here (present, arrived)

With 'sein', 'da' means someone has arrived or is present.

Example

Endlich ist der Besuch da!

Finally the guests are here!

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