How to Say ‘To come at 8 PM?’ in German
Um 20 Uhr zu kommen?
oom tsohntsik oor tsoo kawm-men
[oom tsohntsik oor tsoo kawm-men]
💬 Usage Tip: Infinitive form of 'kommen' maintains the hypothetical mood.
🇩🇪 In Germany: Suggesting later time can increase booking chances.
Phrase Breakdown
Um
[oom]
at
Used to indicate a specific time.
Können wir um 20 Uhr zu kommen?
Can we come at 8 PM?
20
[tsohntsik]
20
Refers to the numeral 20.
Der Film beginnt um 20 Uhr.
The movie starts at 8 PM.
Uhr
[oor]
o'clock
Used to specify time on the hour.
Der Zug fährt um 20 Uhr ab.
The train departs at 8 o'clock.
zu
[tsoo]
to
Denotes direction, destination, or purpose.
Wir planen, um 20 Uhr zu kommen.
We plan to come at 8 PM.
kommen
[kawm-men]
come
To move towards or arrive at a place.
Wollen Sie um 20 Uhr kommen?
Do you want to come at 8 PM?
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