Wann Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Wann" is mainly used as adverb meaning "when" or "whenever". It is also used as conjunction.

Essential properties of "wann"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Conjunction

subordinating

Meanings of "wann" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Used to ask about the time something occurs"

"Wann", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Wann kommst du nach Hause?When are you coming home?
  2. Ich weiß nicht, wann der Film beginnt.I don't know when the movie starts.
  3. Wann hast du Geburtstag?When is your birthday?

2.) "Used to introduce a temporal clause, meaning 'at the time when'"

"Wann", when used with this meaning, acts as conjunction.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ruf mich an, wann du angekommen bist.Call me when you have arrived.
  2. Ich gehe schlafen, wann ich müde bin.I go to sleep when I am tired.
  3. Er isst, wann er Hunger hat.He eats when he is hungry.
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