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German Phrase

Also, nur zur Bestätigung: Treffen wir uns um 10 Uhr?

/ˈalzoː nuːɐ̯ t͡suːɐ̯ bəˈʃtɛtɪɡʊŋ ˈtʁeːfən viːɐ̯ ʔʊns ʊm ˈtseːn ˈʔuːɐ̯/
Meaning"So, just to confirm: shall we meet at 10 o’clock?"
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Meaning

The speaker is politely double‑checking a previously arranged meeting, asking the listener to confirm that they will indeed meet at ten o’clock. The phrase combines a softening filler (Also) with a brief clarification clause (nur zur Bestätigung).

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When to use

Use this sentence after you have already agreed on a time but want to make sure both parties are still on the same page. It works in informal conversations with friends, colleagues, or in semi‑formal business settings where punctuality is important.

✦Grammar Breakdown

Also,nurzurBestätigung:Treffenwirunsum10Uhr?

1

Also (Filler)

Used as a discourse marker meaning “so” or “well”, often to introduce a summary or clarification.

2

nur zur Bestätigung

A prepositional phrase meaning “just to confirm”. ‘zur’ is a contraction of ‘zu der’ and requires the dative case.

3

Verb‑first question

In German yes‑no questions the finite verb moves to the first position: ‘Treffen wir …?’

4

Reflexive pronoun ‘uns’

‘Treffen’ is used reflexively when two people arrange to meet each other: ‘wir treffen uns’.

5

Time expression ‘um … Uhr’

‘um’ + accusative (here the numeral) + ‘Uhr’ specifies an exact clock time.

🗨In Conversation

A

Wir haben uns für 10 Uhr verabredet, richtig?

We’ve arranged to meet at 10 o’clock, right?

Also, nur zur Bestätigung: Treffen wir uns um 10 Uhr?

So, just to confirm: shall we meet at 10 o’clock?

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • Also, nur zu Bestätigung: Treffen wir uns um 10 Uhr?

    ‘zu’ must be combined with the definite article ‘der’ → ‘zur’; otherwise the dative case is wrong.

  • Treffen wir uns um 10 Uhr?

    Without the introductory clause the sentence sounds abrupt; adding ‘nur zur Bestätigung’ makes the intent clear.

  • Treffen wir uns um 10 Uhr?

    When speaking, the hour is usually said as a cardinal number (zehn) not ‘10’; writing the numeral is fine, but in spoken practice say ‘zehn Uhr’.

↔Alternatives

  • Nur um sicherzugehen: Treffen wir uns um 10 Uhr?

    Just to be sure: are we meeting at 10 o’clock?

  • Kurz zur Bestätigung: Wir treffen uns um 10 Uhr, stimmt das?

    Briefly to confirm: we’re meeting at 10 o’clock, correct?

  • Bestätigen wir unser Treffen um 10 Uhr?

    Do we confirm our meeting at 10 o’clock?

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Cultural Tip

Germans value punctuality; confirming a meeting time is considered courteous and helps avoid misunderstandings. In professional contexts, you might add a polite “Bitte bestätigen Sie” for extra formality. The phrase ‘nur zur Bestätigung’ softens the request, making it sound less demanding.