ADVERB

einmal/ˈaɪ̯nmaːl/once; one day; someday

einmal is a German adverb that means once, one day, or someday. It is pronounced /ˈaɪ̯nmaːl/.

Definitions

1.at one time; once(temporal)

a.on a single occasion

Ich war nur einmal in Berlin.I was only once in Berlin.

2.someday; one day in the future(future/unspecified time)

a.at some indefinite time

Wir müssen das einmal zusammen machen.We need to do that together someday.

3.just; for a moment (emphasizing a request or action)(emphasis in instructions/demands)

a.used to soften or emphasize a command or request

Kommen Sie doch einmal her!Please come here for a moment!

Frequently asked questions

What does "einmal" mean in English?
"einmal" means once, one day, or someday. It is a German adverb.
How do you pronounce "einmal"?
"einmal" is pronounced /ˈaɪ̯nmaːl/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "einmal"?
"einmal" is a adverb in German.

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