German - Making Plans

Ich bin um ___ da.

I'll be there at ___.

Meaning: I'll be there at ___.

When to use: Use this to confirm the exact time you'll arrive (use with a clock time, e.g. "um 18 Uhr").

Tip: Don't use "in" for a clock time; use "um" for exact times.

Können wir uns irgendwo in der Nähe von ___ treffen?

Can we meet somewhere near ___?

Meaning: Can we meet somewhere near ___?

When to use: Suggest this when you want a meeting place close to a landmark or address (use a noun after 'von').

Tip: Remember: after "von" use the correct article (dative), e.g. "von der Uni", "vom Bahnhof."

Klingt gut.

Sounds good to me.

Meaning: Sounds good to me.

When to use: Use this to respond positively when someone suggests a plan or time.

Vielleicht ein anderes Mal.

Maybe another time.

Meaning: Maybe another time.

When to use: Use this to politely decline or suggest postponing a plan.

Ich sag dir Bescheid.

I'll let you know.

Meaning: I'll let you know.

When to use: Use this when you need more time to decide and will inform the person later.

Wir könnten ___.

We could ___ .

Meaning: We could ___.

When to use: Use this to suggest an activity or option (follow with an infinitive or activity).

Ist ___ okay für dich?

Is ___ okay for you?

Meaning: Is ___ okay for you?

When to use: Use this to check if a proposed time or place suits the other person (informal: 'dich').

Tip: For formal situations use "Ist ___ okay für Sie?" or "Passt Ihnen ___?"

Wie wäre es mit ___?

What about ___?

Meaning: What about ___?

When to use: Offer an alternative time, day or idea (use dative after 'mit' when needed).

Tip: Remember that after "mit" the noun may need dative (e.g. "mit Freitag" is okay for days, but for nouns use dative).

Abgemacht.

It's a plan.

Meaning: It's a plan.

When to use: Use this to confirm and finish the planning when everyone agrees.