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German Phrase

Es wäre super, wenn du pünktlich kommst.

/ɛs ˈveːʁə ˈzuːpɐ vɛn du ˈpʏŋktlɪç ˈkɔmst/
Meaning"It would be great if you arrive on time."
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Meaning

Literally, ‘It would be great if you come on time.’ The sentence uses the Konjunktiv II to make a polite request or wish, and the colloquial ‘super’ adds a friendly, upbeat tone.

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When to use

Use this phrase in informal or semi‑formal settings—among friends, classmates, or coworkers you know well. It’s a friendly way to remind someone about punctuality without sounding demanding. In very formal business emails, opt for a more neutral construction like ‘Wir würden uns freuen, wenn Sie pünktlich erscheinen.’

✦Grammar Breakdown

Eswäresuper,wenndupünktlichkommst.

1

Konjunktiv II von sein (wäre)

Used to express a hypothetical or polite wish; here it softens the request.

2

wenn‑Satz (conditional clause)

Introduces a condition; the verb in the main clause stays in Konjunktiv II, the verb in the wenn‑clause is in present indicative.

3

pünktlich (adverb)

Means ‘on time’; placed directly before the verb it modifies.

4

du kommst (2nd person singular)

Standard present‑tense form of kommen for ‘you’.

5

super (colloquial adjective)

Used like ‘great’ or ‘awesome’; in this sentence it functions as an adverbial intensifier.

🗨In Conversation

A

Es wäre super, wenn du pünktlich kommst.

It would be great if you arrive on time.

Klar, ich stelle mir einen Wecker.

Sure, I’ll set an alarm.

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • Es ist super, wenn du pünktlich kommst.

    ‘Es ist super…’ changes the meaning to a statement, not a polite request.

  • Es wäre super, wenn du kommst pünktlich.

    Adverb ‘pünktlich’ should precede the verb.

  • Es wäre super, wenn du pünktlich kämmst.

    The verb in the wenn‑clause must stay in present indicative, not Konjunktiv.

  • Es wäre super, wenn du bist pünktlich.

    Using ‘bist’ changes the clause to a statement of fact, losing the conditional nuance.

↔Alternatives

  • Es wäre toll, wenn du pünktlich bist.

    It would be great if you are on time.

  • Es wäre schön, wenn du pünktlich erscheinst.

    It would be nice if you show up on time.

  • Bitte komm pünktlich.

    Please come on time.

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Cultural Tip

Punctuality is a core value in German culture; being even a few minutes late can be seen as disrespectful. Using ‘super’ adds a casual, upbeat flavor, which is perfectly fine among peers but should be avoided in very formal contexts. If you want to sound especially polite, you can replace ‘super’ with ‘ausgezeichnet’ or ‘hervorragend’, though that sounds more formal.