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How to Say ‘Text me if anything comes up.’ in German

Schreib mir, wenn was ist.

shribe meer ven vas ist

[shribe meer ven vas ist]

🇩🇪 In Germany: In Germany, letting someone know early if you're late or need to cancel is expected. This line invites exactly that.

Phrase Breakdown

Schreib mir,

shribe meer

Write to me,

Informal command of 'schreiben' (to write). 'Schreib' sounds like English 'shribe', and 'mir' like 'meer'.

Example

Schreib mir eine Nachricht.

Write me a message.

Words in this phrase

Schreib

[shribe]

write

Informal command form of 'schreiben' (to write), used with 'du'.

Example

Schreib mir bald!

Write to me soon!

mir

[meer]

to me

Dative pronoun used to show that something matters or happens to the speaker.

Example

Mir ist eine offene Kommunikation besonders wichtig.

Open communication is especially important to me.

wenn was ist.

ven vas ist

if anything comes up.

Casual form of 'wenn etwas ist'. 'Was' is short for 'etwas' (something). Say 'wenn' with a short 'e'.

Example

Ruf an, wenn was ist.

Call if anything comes up.

Words in this phrase

wenn

[ven]

Conjunction introducing a condition; sends the verb to the end.

Example

Wenn es regnet, essen wir drinnen.

If it rains, we eat inside.

was

[vas]

something

Colloquial short form of 'etwas'.

Example

Ich muss dir was sagen.

I have to tell you something.

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.

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