How to Say ‘When can the plumber come?’ in German
Wann kann der Klempner kommen?
vahn kahn dair KLEMP-ner KOM-men
[vahn kahn dair KLEMP-ner KOM-men]
💬 Usage Tip: "Wann" = when, "kann" = can, and the verb "kommen" goes to the end because of the modal verb "kann." Nice classic German word order.
🇩🇪 In Germany: A very useful polite scheduling question. In Germany, appointments for repairs are often discussed quite directly and practically.
Phrase Breakdown
Wann
[vahn]
when
Question word used to ask about time.
Wann kann der Klempner kommen?
When can the plumber come?
kann
[kahn]
can
Form of 'können'; used to express ability or possibility.
Wann kann der Klempner kommen?
When can the plumber come?
Der Klempner
dair KLEMP-ner
the plumber
Person who repairs pipes, sinks, and similar plumbing problems.
Der Klempner kommt morgen.
The plumber is coming tomorrow.
Words in this phrase
der
[dair]
the
Masculine singular definite article; here it introduces a masculine noun.
Wann kann der Klempner kommen?
When can the plumber come?
Klempner
[KLEMP-ner]
plumber
The repair worker for water pipes, faucets, or hot water systems.
Wann kann der Klempner kommen?
When can the plumber come?
kommen
[KOM-men]
come
Infinitive verb used after a modal verb like 'kann'.
Wann kann der Klempner kommen?
When can the plumber come?
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