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German Phrase

Ich bin da, wenn du mich brauchst.

/ɪç bɪn daː vɛn duː mɪç ˈbʁaχst/
Meaning"I am there when you need me."
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Meaning

Literally, 'I am there when you need me.' It is a reassuring statement that the speaker is ready to help or support the listener whenever they require it.

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When to use

Use this phrase to offer emotional or practical support, for example after a friend confides a problem, when a colleague asks for help, or in any situation where you want to let someone know they can count on you.

✦Grammar Breakdown

Ichbinda,wenndumichbrauchst.

1

sein (bin)

The verb 'sein' (to be) is conjugated as 'bin' for the first person singular in the present tense.

2

da

'da' means 'there' or 'present' and is used idiomatically to express availability.

3

wenn (subordinating conjunction)

'wenn' introduces a conditional clause; the verb in that clause moves to the end.

4

verb at the end

In subordinate clauses, the finite verb ('brauchst') appears at the end of the clause.

5

mich (accusative pronoun)

'mich' is the accusative form of 'ich' and functions as the direct object of 'brauchen'.

🗨In Conversation

A

Ich fühle mich gerade überfordert mit der Arbeit.

I feel overwhelmed with work right now.

Keine Sorge, ich bin da, wenn du mich brauchst.

Don't worry, I'm here if you need me.

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • Ich bin da, wenn du brauchst mich.

    In a subordinate clause the verb must be placed at the end, not after the subject.

  • Wenn du mich brauchst, ich bin da.

    The main clause should come first; the conditional clause follows after the comma.

  • Ich bin da, wenn du mich brauchen.

    Use the correct conjugation 'brauchst' for 'du' and keep the verb at the end of the subordinate clause.

↔Alternatives

  • Ich stehe dir zur Verfügung, wenn du mich brauchst.

    I am at your disposal when you need me.

  • Du kannst dich auf mich verlassen, wenn du mich brauchst.

    You can rely on me when you need me.

  • Ich bin hier, wenn du mich brauchst.

    I am here when you need me.

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Cultural Tip

In German, offering help with 'da sein' is a common, friendly way to show support without sounding overly formal. The phrase works in both casual and semi‑formal contexts, but if you are speaking with someone you don't know well, you might prefer the slightly more formal 'Ich stehe Ihnen zur Verfügung, wenn Sie mich brauchen.'