German Phrase
Komm 15 Minuten vor deinem Termin.
Meaning
The sentence tells someone to arrive fifteen minutes earlier than the scheduled time of their appointment. It is a friendly but firm reminder to be punctual.
When to use
Use this phrase when you are coordinating meetings, doctor’s visits, business appointments, or any scheduled event where you want the other person to be there a bit early.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Komm15MinutenvordeinemTermin
Imperativ von 'kommen'
‘Komm’ is the singular informal imperative form of the verb ‘kommen’ (to come).
Zeitangabe
‘15 Minuten’ is a cardinal number + noun; the noun stays in the plural form.
Präposition ‘vor’ + Dativ
‘vor’ meaning ‘before’ governs the dative case, so ‘deinem Termin’ is dative.
Possessivpronomen im Dativ
‘deinem’ is the dative masculine/neuter form of ‘dein’.
🗨In Conversation
Komm 15 Minuten vor deinem Termin, damit wir alles rechtzeitig besprechen können.
Come 15 minutes before your appointment so we can discuss everything on time.
Alles klar, ich bin pünktlich um 9:45 Uhr da.
Got it, I’ll be there at 9:45.
✕Common Mistakes
Komm 15 Minuten bei deinem Termin.
‘bei’ means ‘at/near’ and does not convey the idea of ‘before’. Use ‘vor’ with the dative.
Komm 15 Minuten vor dein Termin.
After ‘vor’ you need the dative case, so the possessive must be ‘deinem’.
Komm 15 Minute vor deinem Termin.
The noun ‘Minute’ must be plural when the number is greater than one.
↔Alternatives
Sei 15 Minuten früher da.
Be there 15 minutes earlier.
Bitte erscheine 15 Minuten vor deinem Termin.
Please appear 15 minutes before your appointment.
Komm bitte 15 Minuten vor dem Termin.
Please come 15 minutes before the appointment.
Cultural Tip
In German‑speaking countries punctuality is a sign of respect. Arriving a few minutes early (5–10 min) is considered courteous, while being late is often seen as unprofessional. Therefore, telling someone to come 15 minutes before a meeting is not only practical but also aligns with the cultural expectation of being well‑prepared.