German - Work: Schedules & Requests

Das Meeting ist um ___.

The meeting is at ___.

Meaning: The meeting is at ___.

When to use: Use this to say the clock time for a scheduled meeting, e.g. „Das Meeting ist um 10 Uhr.“

Tip: Don't use „am“ for clock times—use „um“ (am Montag vs. um 9 Uhr).

Kann ich heute früher gehen?

Can I leave early today?

Meaning: Can I leave early today?

When to use: Ask this when you need permission to finish work before normal time; add „bitte“ for extra politeness.

Ich kann heute nicht zur Arbeit kommen.

I can't come to work today.

Meaning: I can't come to work today.

When to use: Use this to tell your manager or team if you're absent for the day (phone or message).

Ich brauche mehr Zeit.

I need more time.

Meaning: I need more time.

When to use: Say this when a task or deadline requires an extension or you need to ask for more time.

Ich habe ___ geschickt.

I sent the ___.

Meaning: I sent the ___.

When to use: Use this to confirm you have sent something, like an email, file, or report (the object follows the verb).

Tip: Remember the accusative for the object (die E-Mail, den Bericht).

Wer ist für ___ zuständig?

Who is responsible for ___?

Meaning: Who is responsible for ___?

When to use: Ask this to find out who handles a task or area; include the task after ‚für‘ (accusative).

Ich habe am ___ ein Vorstellungsgespräch.

I have a job interview on ___.

Meaning: I have a job interview on ___.

When to use: Use ‚am‘ with days or dates to say when your interview is, e.g. ‚am Montag‘ or ‚am 12. Mai‘.

Tip: Use ‚am‘ for days/dates, not ‚um‘ (am Montag, nicht um Montag).

Ich arbeite heute länger.

I'm working late today.

Meaning: I'm working late today.

When to use: Say this to explain that you'll be at work longer than usual today.

Ich bin für ___ zuständig.

I'm responsible for ___.

Meaning: I'm responsible for ___.

When to use: Use this to say what tasks or areas you handle at work; follow ‚für‘ with accusative.