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.

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