German Phrase
Die Zeugnisse kommen bald raus.
Meaning
The sentence tells the listener that the report cards (or certificates) will be issued soon. It uses the informal particle ‘raus’ instead of the more formal ‘heraus’, giving the phrase a conversational tone.
When to use
Use this sentence when you want to inform friends, classmates, or parents that school grades, certificates, or any official documents are about to be released. It works best in informal settings – e.g., a chat with peers or a quick update in a family group chat.
✦Grammar Breakdown
DieZeugnissekommenbaldraus
Definite article (Die)
‘Die’ is the nominative plural definite article for all genders.
Noun (Zeugnisse)
‘Zeugnis’ is a neuter noun; its plural is ‘Zeugnisse’ and it is used here in the nominative case as the subject.
Verb (kommen)
‘kommen’ is conjugated in the present tense, 3rd person plural, matching the plural subject.
Adverb (bald)
‘bald’ means ‘soon’ and modifies the whole clause, indicating a near‑future time.
Colloquial particle (raus)
‘raus’ is the shortened, informal form of ‘heraus’ meaning ‘out’; it is common in spoken German.
🗨In Conversation
Hey, hast du schon gehört, wann wir die Noten bekommen?
Hey, have you heard when we’ll get the grades?
Ja, die Zeugnisse kommen bald raus.
Yes, the report cards will be out soon.
✕Common Mistakes
Die Zeugnis kommen bald raus.
‘Zeugnis’ is singular; you need the plural ‘Zeugnisse’ because the verb is plural.
Die Zeugnisse sind bald raus.
Using ‘sind’ would change the meaning to ‘are already out’; the sentence is about a future event.
Die Zeugnisse kommen bald heraus.
‘heraus’ is correct but sounds formal; using it in a casual chat can sound stiff.
↔Alternatives
Die Zeugnisse werden bald veröffentlicht.
The report cards will be published soon.
Die Noten sind in Kürze verfügbar.
The grades will be available shortly.
Bald gibt es die Zeugnisse.
The report cards will be available soon.
Cultural Tip
In German schools, ‘Zeugnisse’ are usually handed out at the end of a term (often in June or January). While ‘raus’ is perfectly fine in everyday conversation, teachers and official letters typically use the more formal ‘heraus’ or ‘veröffentlicht’. Adjust the register depending on whether you’re speaking to a peer or writing to a school authority.