ADVERB

wann/van/when

wann is a German adverb that means when. It is pronounced /van/.

Definitions

1.at what time; on which occasion(interrogative)

a.used in direct questions to ask about the time or point at which something happens

Wann beginnt der Film?—When does the movie start?

b.used in indirect questions or statements concerning time

Ich weiß nicht, wann er kommt.—I don't know when he's coming.

Frequently asked questions

What does "wann" mean in English?
"wann" means when. It is a German adverb.
How do you pronounce "wann"?
"wann" is pronounced /van/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "wann"?
"wann" is a adverb in German.

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