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How to Say ‘When will the project be finished?’ in German

Wann ist das Projekt fertig?

vahn ist dahs pro-YEKT FER-tikh

[vahn ist dahs pro-YEKT FER-tikh]

💬 Usage Tip: German often uses the present tense ist for future events, where English needs "will be". Wann bist du zu Hause? works the same way and means "When will you be home?"

Phrase Breakdown

Wann ist das Projekt

vahn ist dahs pro-YEKT

When is the project

'Wann' asks about time. 'Projekt' is stressed at the end: pro-YEKT.

Example

Wann ist das Projekt zu Ende?

When does the project end?

Words in this phrase

Wann

[vahn]

when

Question word asking about time.

Example

Wann öffnet das Amt?

When does the office open?

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]

the

Definite article used with the noun 'Gespräch.'

Example

Das Gespräch hat mir neue Einblicke gegeben.

The conversation gave me new insights.

Projekt

[pro-YEKT]

project

A planned piece of work with a goal and a deadline.

Example

Das Projekt beginnt im Mai.

The project starts in May.

fertig?

FER-tikh

finished?

'fertig' means finished or ready. The final '-ig' sounds like '-ich'.

Example

Bist du fertig?

Are you finished?

Words in this phrase

fertig

[FER-tikh]

done, finished

Adjective meaning complete or ready.

Example

Ich bin fertig mit der Arbeit.

I'm finished with the work.

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