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How to Say ‘When exactly is it?’ in German

Wann genau ist das?

van geh-NOW ist dahs

[van geh-NOW ist dahs]

Phrase Breakdown

Wann genau

van geh-NOW

When exactly

'Wann' asks about time. 'Genau' means 'exactly'. Say it 'van ge-NOW'.

Example

Wann genau kommst du?

When exactly are you coming?

Words in this phrase

Wann

[van]

when

Used to ask about time, date, or deadline.

Example

Wann genau muss ich absagen?

When exactly do I have to cancel?

genau

[geh-NOW]

exactly

Asks for or gives precise details.

Example

Wo genau wohnst du?

Where exactly do you live?

ist das?

ist dahs

is that?

In a question the verb comes before 'das'. Let your voice rise slightly at the end: 'ist das?'

Example

Wo ist das?

Where is that?

Words in this phrase

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.

das

[dahs]

that / it

Can refer to a thing, item, or dish in front of you.

Example

Was ist das? Das Wort das can mean that or it.

What is that? The word das can mean that or it.

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