ADVERB
einmal/ˈaɪ̯nmaːl/once; one time; someday
einmal is a German adverb that means once, one time, or someday. It is pronounced /ˈaɪ̯nmaːl/.
Definitions
1.at one time; one time(temporal)
a.on a single occasion
Ich habe ihn nur einmal gesehen.—I have only seen him once.
2.someday; at some point (in the future)(future/possibility)
a.at an undetermined time in the future
Ich möchte einmal nach Japan reisen.—I would like to travel to Japan someday.
3.just; simply (for emphasis, often in commands or requests)(emphasizing; colloquial)
a.used to soften or stress a request or command
Komm doch einmal her!—Just come here!
Frequently asked questions
- What does "einmal" mean in English?
- "einmal" means once, one time, 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.
