German Phrase
Welche Stunde haben wir als Nächstes?
Meaning
The sentence asks which lesson or class period is scheduled to occur next. It is commonly used by students or teachers when checking a timetable or planning the remainder of the school day.
When to use
Use this question in a school setting when you want to know the next subject, especially after a break or when the schedule isn’t posted. It can also be used informally among friends who are studying together.
✦Grammar Breakdown
WelcheStundehabenwiralsNächstes
Welche (interrogative adjective)
‘Welche’ is the feminine singular form of ‘welch-’, used to ask about a specific noun; it agrees in gender, number, and case with the noun it modifies.
Stunde (noun, feminine)
‘Stunde’ means ‘hour’ or ‘lesson’; in school contexts it refers to a 45‑minute class period and is feminine (die Stunde).
Verb‑second (V2) word order
In main clauses German places the finite verb in second position; after the interrogative ‘Welche’ the verb ‘haben’ follows.
als Nächstes (adverbial phrase)
‘als Nächstes’ functions as an adverb meaning ‘next’ or ‘the next one’; note the neuter ending ‘‑es’ because it refers to the neuter concept of ‘what’ (what is next).
Subject‑verb agreement
‘wir’ is the subject, so the verb ‘haben’ stays in the plural form.
🗨In Conversation
Welche Stunde haben wir als Nächstes?
Which class do we have next?
Wir haben Mathe als Nächstes.
We have math next.
✕Common Mistakes
Welcher Stunde haben wir als Nächstes?
‘Welcher’ is masculine; the noun ‘Stunde’ is feminine, so the correct form is ‘Welche’.
Welche Stunde haben wir als Nächste?
The adverbial phrase requires the neuter ending ‘‑es’ because it modifies the implied neuter ‘what’.
Welche Stunde haben wir als Nächstes?
German word order in questions places the verb directly after the interrogative, not at the end.
↔Alternatives
Was haben wir als Nächstes?
What do we have next?
Welches Fach haben wir als Nächstes?
Which subject do we have next?
Was kommt als Nächstes?
What comes next?
Cultural Tip
In German schools a ‘Stunde’ is typically a 45‑minute period, and timetables are often displayed on a board at the entrance of each classroom. When asking about the next lesson, it’s polite to address the teacher or a classmate with a friendly tone; using ‘Bitte’ (please) can make the request sound more courteous: ‘Welche Stunde haben wir bitte als Nächstes?’