ADVERB

irgendwann/ˈɪʁɡəntˈvan/sometime; one day; at some point

irgendwann is a German adverb that means sometime, one day, or at some point. It is pronounced /ˈɪʁɡəntˈvan/.

Definitions

1.at an indefinite or unknown time (in the future or past)(unspecified time in the future or past)

a.at some unspecified point in the future

Irgendwann werde ich nach Japan reisen.—Someday I will travel to Japan.

b.at some unspecified point in the past

Irgendwann habe ich das schon einmal gesehen.—At some point, I have seen that before.

Frequently asked questions

What does "irgendwann" mean in English?
"irgendwann" means sometime, one day, or at some point. It is a German adverb.
How do you pronounce "irgendwann"?
"irgendwann" is pronounced /ˈɪʁɡəntˈvan/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "irgendwann"?
"irgendwann" is a adverb in German.

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