뜻
Asking about a point in time.
문화적 배경
Germans value punctuality. If you ask 'Wann?' and someone says 'um acht', they mean exactly 8:00, not 8:15. In Switzerland, time precision is even more pronounced. 'Wann' questions often result in answers down to the minute. In modern German texting, 'Wann?' is often sent as a single-word message to ask for a status update on a meeting.
The 'Question' Rule
If you can't put a question mark at the end of the thought, don't use 'wann'.
Avoid 'If' confusion
English speakers often say 'I don't know if...' using 'wann'. Use 'ob' for 'if/whether' and 'wann' for 'at what time'.
뜻
Asking about a point in time.
The 'Question' Rule
If you can't put a question mark at the end of the thought, don't use 'wann'.
Avoid 'If' confusion
English speakers often say 'I don't know if...' using 'wann'. Use 'ob' for 'if/whether' and 'wann' for 'at what time'.
Impatience
Adding 'denn' (Wann denn?) can sound impatient. Use it carefully!
셀프 테스트
Choose the correct word: Wann or Wenn?
____ beginnt der Unterricht?
This is a direct question about time, so 'Wann' is required.
Complete the indirect question.
Ich frage mich, wann der Bus ____ (kommen).
In an indirect question, the verb 'kommt' must go to the end.
Match the question to the answer.
1. Wann ist die Party? 2. Seit wann bist du hier? 3. Bis wann arbeitest du?
Each preposition (seit, bis) requires a corresponding time frame in the answer.
Fill in the missing word.
A: ____ hast du Geburtstag? B: Im August.
Asking about a birthday requires the time interrogative 'Wann'.
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시각 학습 자료
Common Wann Combinations
Prepositions
- • Seit wann?
- • Bis wann?
- • Ab wann?
Adverbs
- • Wann genau?
- • Wann sonst?
- • Wann anders
연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제____ beginnt der Unterricht?
This is a direct question about time, so 'Wann' is required.
Ich frage mich, wann der Bus ____ (kommen).
In an indirect question, the verb 'kommt' must go to the end.
왼쪽의 각 항목을 오른쪽의 짝과 연결하세요:
Each preposition (seit, bis) requires a corresponding time frame in the answer.
A: ____ hast du Geburtstag? B: Im August.
Asking about a birthday requires the time interrogative 'Wann'.
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자주 묻는 질문
6 질문In direct questions, yes. In indirect questions, it starts the subordinate clause.
Yes! 'Wann war das?' is perfectly correct for asking about a past date.
'Wann' is general (could be a day or year), while 'um wie viel Uhr' specifically asks for the clock time.
Rarely, in the phrase 'das Wann und Wie' (the when and how).
Only in indirect questions, e.g., 'Ich weiß nicht, wann...'
It is neutral. It is used in both formal and informal settings.
관련 표현
Seit wann?
specialized formSince when?
Bis wann?
specialized formUntil when?
Wann anders
similarSome other time
Irgendwann
builds onSometime / Someday
