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; direct question)

a.used to ask about the time when something happens

Wann beginnt der Film?When does the movie start?

2.indicating the time at which something happens(subordinate clauses; indirect question)

a.used to introduce a time clause indicating when an event takes place

Ich weiß nicht, wann er kommt.I don't know when he is 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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