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German Phrase

Wann ist das Basketballtraining?

/van ɪst das ˈbaskətˌbɔlˈtʁaːnɪŋ/
Meaning"When is the basketball practice?"
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Meaning

This question asks for the scheduled time of a basketball practice session. It is a straightforward wh‑question that expects a time answer (e.g., ‘um 18 Uhr’).

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When to use

Use this sentence when you need to know the exact time a basketball training session starts, whether you’re a player, a parent, or a spectator arranging your day.

✦Grammar Breakdown

WannistdasBasketballtraining?

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Wann (question word)

Used to ask about time; it does not change form and is placed at the beginning of a yes‑no or wh‑question.

2

ist (sein, 3rd person singular)

The verb 'sein' is used as a copula here; it agrees with the neuter noun phrase 'das Basketballtraining'.

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das (definite article, neuter)

‘Basketballtraining’ is a neuter noun, so the article is ‘das’. Using ‘der’ or ‘die’ is a common error.

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Basketballtraining (compound noun)

German often builds compounds; here ‘Basketball’ + ‘Training’ creates a neuter noun meaning ‘basketball practice’.

🗨In Conversation

A

Wann ist das Basketballtraining?

When is the basketball practice?

Es ist um 18 Uhr in der Sporthalle.

It’s at 6 p.m. in the gym.

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • Wo ist das Basketballtraining?

    ‘Wo’ asks for a place, not a time. Use ‘wann’ when you want to know when something happens.

  • Wann ist der Basketballtraining?

    ‘Basketballtraining’ is neuter, so the correct article is ‘das’. Using ‘der’ (masculine) is a gender error.

  • Ist das Basketballtraining wann?

    In German, the question word normally comes at the front of the sentence.

↔Alternatives

  • Um wie viel Uhr findet das Basketballtraining statt?

    At what time does the basketball practice take place?

  • Wann beginnt das Basketballtraining?

    When does the basketball practice start?

  • Zu welcher Zeit ist das Basketballtraining?

    At what time is the basketball practice?

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Cultural Tip

In German sports clubs, punctuality is taken seriously – arriving a few minutes early is considered respectful. Also note that many clubs use the term ‘Training’ for regular practice sessions, while ‘Spiel’ refers to a match. If you’re asking a coach, a polite ‘Entschuldigung’ before the question is appreciated.