German Phrase
Wann hat die Umkleide auf?
Meaning
The sentence asks for the opening time of a changing room, e.g. at a gym, swimming pool, or sports hall. It literally translates to “When does the changing room have open?” which in natural English is “When does the changing room open?”
When to use
Use this question when you need to know the hours a changing room is accessible – for example, before a workout, a swim lesson, or a sports event. It is a polite, neutral way to ask staff or a fellow visitor.
✦Grammar Breakdown
WannhatdieUmkleideauf?
Wann
Interrogative adverb meaning 'when', used to ask about time.
hat
3rd‑person singular present of 'haben'. In combination with a separable prefix it forms a verb meaning 'to be open'.
die
Definite article for feminine nouns in nominative case.
Umkleide
Feminine noun meaning 'changing room' or 'locker room'.
auf
Separable prefix of the verb 'aufhaben' (to be open). In main clauses it moves to the end of the sentence, which is why it appears after the noun in the question.
🗨In Conversation
Wann hat die Umkleide auf?
When does the changing room open?
Sie öffnet um 9 Uhr und schließt um 20 Uhr.
It opens at 9 a.m. and closes at 8 p.m.
✕Common Mistakes
Wann ist die Umkleide auf?
The verb 'sein' is not used with 'auf' for opening times; you need the separable verb 'aufhaben' (hat … auf).
Wann hat der Umkleide auf?
Umkleide is feminine, so the correct article is 'die', not the masculine 'der'.
Wann auf hat die Umkleide?
In a main clause the separable prefix must be placed at the end, not before the verb.
↔Alternatives
Ab wann ist die Umkleide geöffnet?
From what time is the changing room open?
Um wie viel Uhr öffnet die Umkleide?
At what time does the changing room open?
Wann geht die Umkleide auf?
When does the changing room open?
Cultural Tip
In German, many verbs describing the state of a place (e.g., 'öffnen', 'schließen', 'haben') use separable prefixes that move to the end of the clause. Remember that 'Umkleide' is feminine, so the article is always 'die'. When speaking to staff, you can add a polite 'Entschuldigung' or 'Bitte' before the question to sound more courteous.