German Phrase
Wann ist die Abschlussfeier?
Meaning
The sentence asks for the date or time of the graduation ceremony. It is a straightforward wh‑question that expects an answer like ‘Am 15. Juni um 18 Uhr.’
When to use
Use this phrase when you need to know the schedule of a school, university or vocational graduation event – for example, when planning travel, inviting friends, or coordinating with teachers.
✦Grammar Breakdown
WannistdieAbschlussfeier?
Wann (question word)
‘Wann’ asks for a point in time. It is used at the beginning of a yes‑no or wh‑question.
ist (sein, 3rd person singular)
‘ist’ is the present tense of ‘sein’ (to be) for he/she/it. Here it links the subject ‘die Abschlussfeier’ with its time.
die (definite article, feminine)
‘Abschlussfeier’ is a feminine noun, so it takes the article ‘die’ in the nominative case.
Abschlussfeier (compound noun)
A compound of ‘Abschluss’ (graduation, completion) + ‘Feier’ (celebration). The main noun is ‘Feier’, which determines gender and article.
🗨In Conversation
Wann ist die Abschlussfeier?
When is the graduation ceremony?
Sie findet am 12. Juli um 19 Uhr im Aula-Gebäude statt.
It takes place on July 12th at 7 p.m. in the auditorium building.
✕Common Mistakes
Wann ist der Abschlussfeier?
‘Abschlussfeier’ is feminine, so the correct article is ‘die’, not ‘der’.
Wann sind die Abschlussfeier?
The subject is singular, so the verb must be ‘ist’, not ‘sind’.
Wann ist die Abschlußfeier?
The correct spelling uses ‘ss’ (Abschlussfeier), not ‘ß’, because the vowel before it is short.
↔Alternatives
Wie lautet das Datum der Abschlussfeier?
What is the date of the graduation ceremony?
Zu welchem Zeitpunkt findet die Abschlussfeier statt?
At what time does the graduation ceremony take place?
Wann feiern wir den Abschluss?
When are we celebrating the graduation?
Cultural Tip
In Germany, the ‘Abschlussfeier’ is often a formal event held in a university’s Aula or a school’s gymnasium. Students usually wear academic dress (cap and gown) and may receive a diploma on stage. It is customary to bring a small gift for the teachers and to send a thank‑you card after the ceremony. The exact timing can vary by state and institution, so confirming the date early is advisable.