German Phrase
Ich muss unser Treffen verschieben.
Meaning
Literally: “I have to postpone our meeting.” It conveys a sense of duty or necessity, not just a casual suggestion. The speaker is taking responsibility for the change.
When to use
Use this sentence when you need to inform a colleague, friend, or client that a scheduled meeting cannot happen at the agreed time and must be moved to another date or time.
✦Grammar Breakdown
IchmussunserTreffenverschieben.
Modalverb „müssen“
„müssen“ expresses obligation; it is conjugated and followed by an infinitive without “zu”.
Possessivpronomen „unser“
„unser“ agrees with the noun it modifies in gender, number and case (here accusative).
Akkusativobjekt „Treffen“
„Treffen“ is a neuter noun; after the modal verb it appears in the accusative case.
Trennbares Verb „verschieben“
When used after a modal verb, the separable prefix stays attached to the infinitive (no split).
🗨In Conversation
Ich muss unser Treffen verschieben.
I have to postpone our meeting.
Kein Problem, wann passt es dir besser?
No problem, when would suit you better?
✕Common Mistakes
Ich müssen unser Treffen verschieben.
The modal verb must be conjugated to match the subject; “müssen” is infinitive and incorrect here.
Ich muss unser Treffen verschiebe.
When used with a modal verb, the separable prefix stays attached; do not split it (e.g., *„verschiebe ich“).
Ich muss unseres Treffen verschieben.
The possessive must agree with the noun’s case; “unseres” would be genitive, not appropriate here.
↔Alternatives
Ich muss unser Treffen verlegen.
I have to reschedule our meeting.
Wir müssen unser Treffen verschieben.
We have to postpone our meeting.
Das Treffen muss verschoben werden.
The meeting has to be postponed.
Cultural Tip
In German business culture punctuality is highly valued. If you need to move a meeting, inform the other party as early as possible, give a brief reason, and suggest alternative dates. This shows respect for the other person’s time and maintains professionalism.