German - English (British) translations for "dann"
"dann" German translation
Translation
then
Definition
Dann is a German adverb that translates to 'then' in English. It is used to indicate a sequence of events or actions, often following a previous event or action.
Part of speech
adverb
Translations
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.Meaning: then
Ich gehe einkaufen und dann zum Arzt.
I go shopping and then to the doctor.
Meaning: so
Das Essen war lecker, dann habe ich noch einen Nachtisch gegessen.
The food was delicious, so I had dessert as well.
Meaning: therefore
Er hat viel gelernt, dann konnte er die Prüfung bestehen.
He studied a lot, therefore he could pass the exam.
Meaning: at that time
Damals war ich noch ein Kind, aber jetzt bin ich erwachsen.
At that time, I was still a child, but now I am an adult.
Meaning: in that case
Wenn es regnet, dann bleibe ich zu Hause.
If it rains, then I will stay at home.
Examples
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.A1: Ich gehe dann nach Hause.
A1: I'm going home then.
A1: Kannst du mir dann helfen?
A1: Can you help me then?
A1: Wir essen dann Mittagessen.
A1: We'll have lunch then.
B1: Wenn du fertig bist, kannst du dann aufräumen?
B1: When you're done, can you tidy up then?
B1: Er hat gestern gearbeitet und kann dann heute ausruhen.
B1: He worked yesterday and can rest today then.
B1: Nachdem wir einkaufen waren, sind wir dann ins Kino gegangen.
B1: After we went shopping, we went to the cinema then.
C1: Wenn ich Zeit habe, werde ich dann mit dir sprechen.
C1: If I have time, I will speak with you then.
C1: Nachdem er den Bericht fertiggestellt hatte, konnte er sich dann entspannen.
C1: After he finished the report, he could relax then.
C1: Wenn es regnet, wird das Konzert dann in die Halle verlegt.
C1: If it rains, the concert will be moved to the hall then.
Advanced Description
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.In German, dann is a common word that can be used in many different contexts. One of the most common uses is to indicate a temporal sequence of events. For example, if someone says 'Ich gehe einkaufen, dann gehe ich nach Hause,' it means 'I am going shopping, then I am going home.' In this case, dann is used to show that the speaker will do one thing after another.
Another way that dann can be used is to express a logical consequence. For instance, if someone says 'Wenn es regnet, dann bleibe ich zu Hause,' it means 'If it rains, then I will stay at home.' Here, dann indicates that staying at home is the logical consequence of the rain.
Finally, dann can also be used as a filler word in conversation. In this context, it doesn't have any specific meaning but serves to connect sentences and keep the conversation flowing smoothly. For example, someone might say 'Ich war gestern im Kino. Dann bin ich noch etwas trinken gegangen.' In this case, dann doesn't add any new information but simply connects the two sentences.