How to Say ‘When can the plumber come?’ in German
Wann kann der Klempner kommen?
vahn kahn dare KLEMP-nuh KOM-men
[vahn kahn dare KLEMP-nuh KOM-men]
💬 Usage Tip: With [kann], the main action verb goes to the end: [Wann kann der Klempner kommen?]. Same pattern: [Wann kann der Techniker vorbeikommen?]
Phrase Breakdown
Wann
[vahn]
when
Question word asking for a time.
Wann kann der Klempner kommen, um das warme Wasser zu reparieren?
When can the plumber come to repair the hot water?
kann
[kahn]
can / is able to
Used here to ask about possibility or availability.
Wann kann der Klempner kommen, wenn es dringend ist?
When can the plumber come if it is urgent?
Der Klempner
dare KLEMP-nuh
the plumber
The subject of the sentence.
Der Klempner ist unterwegs.
The plumber is on the way.
Words in this phrase
der
[dare]
the
Masculine article referring to a specific plumber.
Wann kann der Klempner kommen, den Sie angerufen haben?
When can the plumber come whom you called?
Klempner
[KLEMP-nuh]
plumber
The person expected to come fix the issue.
Wann kann der Klempner kommen, falls heute niemand da ist?
When can the plumber come if nobody is there today?
kommen
[KOM-men]
come
Infinitive verb used after 'kann' in the question.
Wann kann der Klempner kommen, um die Leitung zu prüfen?
When can the plumber come to check the pipe?
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