German Phrase
Wann kommen meine Koffer an?
Meaning
The sentence asks for the expected arrival time of the speaker’s suitcases. It is typically used after a flight or when luggage is being transferred, and it conveys a practical concern about when the bags will be available.
When to use
Use this phrase at airports, hotels, or when contacting airline staff to find out when your checked‑in luggage will appear on the baggage carousel or be delivered to your accommodation.
✦Grammar Breakdown
WannkommenmeineKofferan?
Wann (question word)
Used to ask about a point in time; it triggers verb‑first order in the clause.
kommen (present, 3rd pl.)
The verb 'kommen' is conjugated for 'sie' (they) and placed right after the question word.
mein‑e (possessive adjective)
Agrees in gender, number and case with the noun it modifies; here nominative plural.
Koffer (plural noun)
Plural of 'der Koffer'; in the nominative case it stays 'Koffer' without an ending.
an‑ (separable prefix)
With separable verbs like 'ankommen', the prefix moves to the end of the clause in main clauses.
🗨In Conversation
Wann kommen meine Koffer an?
When will my suitcases arrive?
Sie sollten in etwa 20 Minuten am Gepäckband sein.
They should be at the carousel in about 20 minutes.
✕Common Mistakes
Wann an kommen meine Koffer?
The separable prefix 'an' must stay at the end of the clause, not before the verb.
Wann kommt meine Koffer an?
The verb must agree with the plural subject 'Koffer' (kommen, not kommt).
Wann kommen meine Koffer?
Leaving out the separable prefix 'an' changes the meaning; 'ankommen' means 'to arrive'.
↔Alternatives
Wie lange dauert es, bis meine Koffer ankommen?
How long does it take until my suitcases arrive?
Können Sie mir sagen, wann meine Koffer kommen?
Can you tell me when my suitcases will come?
Wann wird mein Gepäck bereitgestellt?
When will my luggage be ready?
Cultural Tip
In German‑speaking countries it is polite to add a softener such as 'Entschuldigung' or 'Bitte' before the question, e.g., 'Entschuldigung, wann kommen meine Koffer an?'. Also, remember that 'Koffer' is masculine plural (die Koffer) and that the separable prefix 'an' always moves to the end of the clause in main sentences.