German Phrase
Ja, du kannst die Uhrzeit deines Termins ändern.
Meaning
The sentence means ‘Yes, you can change the time of your appointment.’ It confirms that the listener has the ability to modify the scheduled time.
When to use
Use this phrase when a client or colleague asks if they are allowed to reschedule or adjust the time of a meeting, appointment, or reservation.
✦Grammar Breakdown
JadukannstdieUhrzeitdeinesTerminsändern
Ja (affirmation)
Used to confirm or agree, similar to 'yes' in English.
du kannst (modal verb + infinitive)
‘kannst’ is the 2nd person singular present of ‘können’; it is followed by an infinitive (ändern).
die Uhrzeit (compound noun)
A compound noun formed from ‘Uhr’ (clock) and ‘Zeit’ (time); always feminine: die Uhrzeit.
deines Termins (genitive possession)
The genitive case shows ownership; ‘deines’ (your) matches the masculine/neuter noun ‘Termin’.
ändern (infinitive)
The main verb placed at the end of the clause after the modal verb.
🗨In Conversation
Kann ich den Termin verschieben?
Can I move the appointment?
Ja, du kannst die Uhrzeit deines Termins ändern.
Yes, you can change the time of your appointment.
✕Common Mistakes
Ja, du können die Uhrzeit deines Termins ändern.
The modal verb must be conjugated to match ‘du’: ‘kannst’, not ‘können’.
Ja, du kannst die Uhrzeit dein Termin ändern.
After ‘die Uhrzeit’, the genitive is required: ‘deines Termins’, not the accusative ‘dein Termin’.
Ja, du kannst die Uhrzeit deines Termins ändern Sie.
When using ‘du’, the verb stays infinitive after the modal; ‘ändern Sie’ mixes formal ‘Sie’ with informal ‘du’.
↔Alternatives
Ja, du darfst die Zeit deines Termins anpassen.
Yes, you may adjust the time of your appointment.
Ja, du kannst den Zeitpunkt deines Termins ändern.
Yes, you can change the point in time of your appointment.
Ja, du kannst den Termin neu terminieren.
Yes, you can re‑schedule the appointment.
Cultural Tip
In German, using ‘du’ signals a familiar or informal relationship. In a formal business setting you would say ‘Ja, Sie können die Uhrzeit Ihres Termins ändern.’ Also, Germans often prefer precise language – ‘Uhrzeit ändern’ is the standard phrase for adjusting a scheduled time.