Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #45
Word (Wort)

dann

Translation (Übersetzung) then, after that
Pronunciation (Aussprache) /dan/
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Adverbs
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grammar most-common adverb time sequence
Adverb indicating temporal sequence or consequence. Used to express 'then', 'after that', or 'in that case'. Forty-fifth most frequent word in German.

dann - German Adverbs - dann Meaning - dann Translation - dann Adverbs Examples

dann is a German Adverbs

Learn dann meaning, translation, pronunciation, and usage examples. dann is classified as an Adverb in German grammar.

dann Examples (Beispiele) in English

dann examples with English translations. See how to use dann in sentences. dann example sentences in English below.

Zuerst esse ich, dann gehe ich.
First I eat, then I go.
temporal sequence
Wenn es regnet, dann bleibe ich zu Hause.
If it rains, then I stay home.
consequence
Dann sehen wir uns morgen.
Then we'll see each other tomorrow.
temporal
Er kommt dann und wann vorbei.
He comes by now and then.
occasionally
Erst lerne ich, dann spiele ich.
First I study, then I play.
temporal sequence
Dann mal los!
Well then, let's go!
transition
Dann eben nicht.
Well then, not.
acceptance
Dann doch lieber das andere.
Then I'd rather have the other one.
change of mind

dann Word Family - dann Related Words - dann Family Members

dann Word Family (Wortfamilie)

dann word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn dann family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore dann related words and expand your German vocabulary.

Compound Form (Verbindungsform)
dann und wann
Meaning: now and then, occasionally
Usage: expressing occasional occurrence
Example: Er kommt dann und wann vorbei.
Adverb
dann schon
Meaning: then already, in that case
Usage: expressing acceptance or resignation
Example: Dann schon, wenn du willst.
Adverb
dann mal
Meaning: then, well then
Usage: casual expression indicating continuation
Example: Dann mal los!
Adverb
Related Adverb (Verwandtes Adverb)
danach
Meaning: after that, afterwards
Usage: after that, afterwards (similar meaning)
Example: Er kommt danach.
Adverb
anschließend
Meaning: subsequently, afterwards
Usage: subsequently, afterwards (more formal)
Example: Anschließend gehen wir essen.
Adverb
darauf
Meaning: after that, on that
Usage: after that, on that (temporal sequence)
Example: Darauf gehen wir essen.
Adverb
später
Meaning: later
Usage: later (temporal sequence, different nuance)
Example: Wir sehen uns später.
Adverb
sodann
Meaning: then, thereupon
Usage: then, thereupon (more formal, literary)
Example: Sodann gingen wir essen.
Adverb
Opposite Adverb (Gegenteiliges Adverb)
vorher
Meaning: before, beforehand
Usage: before, beforehand (opposite time sequence)
Example: Er kommt vorher.
Adverb
zuvor
Meaning: before, previously
Usage: before, previously (more formal, opposite time sequence)
Example: Zuvor war er hier.
Adverb
davor
Meaning: before that, beforehand
Usage: before that, beforehand (opposite time sequence)
Example: Davor war er hier.
Adverb
Homonym (Different Word) (Homonym (Anderes Wort))
denn
Meaning: because, for
Usage: because, for (conjunction, different meaning - often confused)
Example: Er kommt, denn er hat Zeit.
Conjunction

dann Usage - dann Collocations - dann Idioms - dann Synonyms - dann Antonyms

dann Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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dann Collocations (Kollokationen)

dann collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn dann word combinations and how to use dann with other words naturally.

dann und wann
now and then, occasionally
High frequency
wenn...dann
if...then
High frequency
erst...dann
first...then
High frequency
dann und wann
now and then
High frequency
dann schon
then already, in that case
High frequency
dann mal
then, well then
High frequency
dann eben
then, well then
High frequency
dann doch
then after all
High frequency
dann auch
then also, in that case also
High frequency
dann erst
only then
High frequency
dann wieder
then again
High frequency
dann schon mal
then already, in that case
High frequency
dann und nur dann
then and only then
High frequency

dann Idioms (Redewendungen)

dann idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing dann with meanings and explanations. Master dann expressions used in everyday German.

dann und wann
now and then, occasionally
Expressing occasional occurrence
dann und nur dann
then and only then
Emphasizing that something happens only under specific conditions
dann schon
then already, in that case
Expressing acceptance or resignation
dann mal
then, well then
Casual expression indicating continuation or transition
dann eben
then, well then
Expressing acceptance of a situation
dann doch
then after all
Expressing a change of mind or realization
dann wieder
then again, on the other hand
Expressing an alternative perspective or reconsideration
dann schon mal
then already, in that case
Expressing acceptance or agreement

dann Synonyms (Synonyme)

dann synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for dann and expand your German vocabulary. Learn dann similar words and their usage.

anschließend
Meaning: subsequently, afterwards
High similarity
danach
Meaning: after that, afterwards
High similarity
darauf
Meaning: after that, on that
High similarity
später
Meaning: later
High similarity
hierauf
Meaning: thereupon, after this
Medium similarity
sodann
Meaning: then, thereupon
High similarity
in dem Fall
Meaning: in that case
High similarity

dann Antonyms (Antonyme)

dann antonyms - opposite words. Learn words with opposite meanings to dann. Discover dann opposite words and expand your German vocabulary.

vorher
Meaning: before, beforehand
zuvor
Meaning: before, previously
davor
Meaning: before that, beforehand
früher
Meaning: earlier, before

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dann Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

dann semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to dann. Explore dann related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn dann contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

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