German Phrase
Wann ist die Wissenschaftsmesse?
Meaning
The sentence asks for the date or time of a science fair. It is a straightforward, neutral‑tone question that can be used in school, university or community contexts.
When to use
Use this phrase when you need to find out when a science fair is taking place – for example, when you’re planning to attend, volunteer, or present a project.
✦Grammar Breakdown
WannistdieWissenschaftsmesse?
Wann (question word)
‘Wann’ is used to ask about time or date, similar to ‘when’ in English.
Verb‑second (V2) word order
In German main clauses the finite verb occupies the second position, so ‘ist’ follows the question word.
Definite article ‘die’
‘Wissenschaftsmesse’ is a feminine noun; the nominative singular article is ‘die’.
Compound noun
‘Wissenschaftsmesse’ combines ‘Wissenschaft’ (science) + ‘Messe’ (fair) and is always capitalised.
🗨In Conversation
Wann ist die Wissenschaftsmesse?
When is the science fair?
Sie findet am 12. Mai um 10 Uhr in der Turnhalle statt.
It takes place on May 12th at 10 a.m. in the gymnasium.
✕Common Mistakes
Was ist die Wissenschaftsmesse?
‘Was’ asks about a thing, not a time. Use ‘wann’ for ‘when’.
Wann ist der Wissenschaftsmesse?
‘Wissenschaftsmesse’ is feminine, so the correct article is ‘die’.
Wissenschaftsmesse ist wann?
In a main clause the verb must be in second position; the question word comes first.
↔Alternatives
An welchem Tag findet die Wissenschaftsmesse statt?
On which day does the science fair take place?
Zu welchem Zeitpunkt ist die Wissenschaftsmesse?
At what time is the science fair?
Wie lautet das Datum der Wissenschaftsmesse?
What is the date of the science fair?
Cultural Tip
In German‑speaking schools a ‘Wissenschaftsmesse’ is usually organized in the spring and often runs for a whole day. When speaking to teachers or organizers, use the formal ‘Sie’. If you’re chatting with classmates, the informal ‘du’ is fine, but the question itself stays the same.