Ich bin dran.
It's my turn.
Phrase in 30 Seconds
Use 'Ich bin dran' to claim your turn in games, queues, or conversations instantly.
- Means: It is my turn to act or be served.
- Used in: Board games, doctor's offices, and coffee shop queues.
- Don't confuse: Never say 'Ich habe dran'—always use the verb 'sein'.
Explanation at your level:
معنی
It is my designated time or opportunity to do something.
زمینه فرهنگی
The concept of 'Reihenfolge' is strictly observed. Even without a physical line, Germans often remember exactly who arrived first. In Vienna, you might hear 'Ich bin an der Reih'' (shortened 'Reihe'), which sounds a bit more melodic but means the same thing. Swiss German speakers might say 'Ich bi dra' (dropping the 'n'), but in High German contexts, they use the standard phrase. Germany is the world capital of board games. 'Ich bin dran' is likely the most spoken phrase at the 'Spiel' convention in Essen.
Short and Sweet
Don't overthink it. In games, just say 'Dran!' if you want to be super quick.
No 'Haben'
Remember: You ARE the turn. Never use 'haben'.
معنی
It is my designated time or opportunity to do something.
Short and Sweet
Don't overthink it. In games, just say 'Dran!' if you want to be super quick.
No 'Haben'
Remember: You ARE the turn. Never use 'haben'.
The Question
If you're not sure if it's your turn, ask 'Bin ich dran?' with a rising intonation.
Honesty Policy
If someone else was there first, say 'Du bist dran' to show respect for the order.
خودت رو بسنج
Fill in the correct form of 'sein'.
Wer ______ dran? Ich möchte spielen!
We are asking 'Who is turn?', so we use the 3rd person singular 'ist'.
Which sentence is correct?
You want to tell your friend it's their turn.
'Du bist dran' is the standard informal way to say 'It's your turn'.
Complete the dialogue at the bakery.
Verkäufer: 'Der Nächste, bitte! Wer ist dran?' Kunde: '_________________'
The customer identifies themselves as the next person in line.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: You are playing cards and it's your move.
'Ich bin dran' specifically refers to your turn in a game.
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ابزارهای بصری یادگیری
Formal vs. Informal
سوالات متداول
14 سوالIt's a bit too informal. Use 'Ich bin an der Reihe' if you are being called in.
Yes, it's a very common colloquial contraction of 'daran'.
That's fine, especially in games like chess, but 'Ich bin dran' is more universal.
Say 'Ich bin nicht dran.'
If you are passing the phone to someone, you'd say 'Hier, für dich.' But if you are taking turns talking on a walkie-talkie, you could say 'Du bist dran.'
No, it's a helpful reminder in a game or shared task.
It means 'Whose turn is it?'
Yes: 'Ich war gestern mit Kochen dran.'
Yes: 'Wir sind dran.' (It's our turn.)
Yes, for example, when taking a penalty kick: 'Ich bin dran.'
'Dran sein' is the state of it being your turn; 'dran kommen' is the act of being called/served.
Absolutely. It's very common in WhatsApp groups for organizing things.
Yes, it is standard across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
You can use that too, but 'Ich bin dran' is much more common in daily conversation.
عبارات مرتبط
an der Reihe sein
synonymTo be in line / to be one's turn
am Zug sein
similarTo be one's move (chess/politics)
dran kommen
builds onTo get one's turn
jemanden dranbringen
specialized formTo call on someone (e.g., a teacher calling a student)
کجا استفاده کنیم
Board Game Night
Lukas: Wer ist jetzt dran?
Julia: Ich bin dran. Ich habe eine Sechs gewürfelt!
At the Bakery
Verkäufer: Der Nächste, bitte! Wer ist dran?
Kunde: Ich bin dran. Zwei Brötchen, bitte.
Doctor's Waiting Room
Arzthelferin: Herr Schmidt? Sie sind jetzt dran.
Herr Schmidt: Vielen Dank, ich komme.
Shared Apartment (WG)
Marc: Die Küche ist schmutzig. Wer ist mit Putzen dran?
Sarah: Oh nein, ich glaube, ich bin dran.
Office Meeting
Chef: Frau Müller, sind Sie mit Ihrem Bericht dran?
Frau Müller: Ja, ich bin jetzt dran. Hier sind die Zahlen.
Sports Practice
Trainer: Jeder schießt einmal. Du bist dran, Tim!
Tim: Alles klar, ich bin dran!
Memorize It
Mnemonic
Think of a 'DRAn' (Drawing) - you are drawing your card because it's your turn.
Visual Association
Imagine a giant neon arrow pointing down at your head while you stand in a line at a bakery. The arrow says 'DRAN'.
Rhyme
Eins, zwei, drei, der Spaß ist vorbei – jetzt bin ich dran, schau mich an!
Story
You are at a German board game night. Everyone is silent. You look at the dice, look at your friends, and say 'Ich bin dran.' You roll a six and win. The phrase is your victory key.
Word Web
چالش
Next time you are in a shop or playing a game, say 'Ich bin dran' (even if just to yourself) to claim the moment.
In Other Languages
It's my turn
German uses 'to be' + adverb, English uses 'to be' + noun.
Me toca
Spanish uses a verb of physical contact, German uses a state of being.
C'est mon tour
French uses a noun ('tour'), German uses the adverb 'dran'.
私の番です (Watashi no ban desu)
Japanese focuses on the 'number' in a sequence.
دوري (Dawri)
Arabic uses the concept of a 'cycle'.
轮到我了 (Lún dào wǒ le)
Chinese uses the metaphor of a rotating wheel.
내 차례예요 (Nae charyeyeyo)
Korean emphasizes the 'order' or 'rank' in the sequence.
É a minha vez
Portuguese uses 'vez' (instance) rather than a spatial adverb like 'dran'.
Easily Confused
Learners think it means 'to stay in your turn'.
It actually means 'to keep at it' or 'don't give up'.
Sounds similar to 'dran sein'.
'Drauf sein' usually refers to someone's mood or being 'on' something physically.
سوالات متداول (14)
It's a bit too informal. Use 'Ich bin an der Reihe' if you are being called in.
Yes, it's a very common colloquial contraction of 'daran'.
That's fine, especially in games like chess, but 'Ich bin dran' is more universal.
Say 'Ich bin nicht dran.'
If you are passing the phone to someone, you'd say 'Hier, für dich.' But if you are taking turns talking on a walkie-talkie, you could say 'Du bist dran.'
No, it's a helpful reminder in a game or shared task.
It means 'Whose turn is it?'
Yes: 'Ich war gestern mit Kochen dran.'
Yes: 'Wir sind dran.' (It's our turn.)
Yes, for example, when taking a penalty kick: 'Ich bin dran.'
'Dran sein' is the state of it being your turn; 'dran kommen' is the act of being called/served.
Absolutely. It's very common in WhatsApp groups for organizing things.
Yes, it is standard across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
You can use that too, but 'Ich bin dran' is much more common in daily conversation.
