German Phrase
Bis wann kann ich mich bewerben?
Meaning
The sentence asks for the deadline by which the speaker may submit an application. It is commonly used when discussing job openings, university admissions, scholarships, or any formal application process.
When to use
Use this question when you need to know the latest date you can send in a CV, cover letter, or any formal request. It works in both professional and academic contexts, and can be asked in person, by email, or over the phone.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Biswannkannichmichbewerben?
Bis wann
A temporal phrase meaning 'until when' or 'by what time', used to ask for a deadline.
kann ... bewerben
Modal verb 'kann' (can) + reflexive verb 'sich bewerben' (to apply). The infinitive goes to the end in German main clauses.
Reflexive pronoun 'mich'
'Bewerben' is a reflexive verb, so the pronoun must match the subject in case (accusative).
Word order
In a yes‑no question the finite verb ('kann') moves to the first position, followed by subject, then the reflexive pronoun, and finally the infinitive at the end.
🗨In Conversation
Bis wann kann ich mich bewerben?
Until when can I apply?
Die Bewerbungsfrist endet am 15. Mai um 23:59 Uhr.
The application deadline ends on May 15th at 11:59 p.m.
✕Common Mistakes
Wann kann ich mich bewerben bis?
In German questions the verb must be in first position; the temporal phrase stays at the beginning, not at the end.
Ich bewerbe mich bis wann?
The modal verb 'kann' is missing, and the question word 'bis wann' must stay at the front.
Bis wann kann ich bewerben mich?
The reflexive pronoun must be in accusative (mich) and placed before the infinitive.
↔Alternatives
Wie lange habe ich Zeit, mich zu bewerben?
How long do I have to apply?
Bis zu welchem Datum kann ich mich bewerben?
Until which date can I apply?
Gibt es eine Bewerbungsfrist?
Is there an application deadline?
Cultural Tip
In German-speaking countries deadlines are taken very seriously. If a deadline is stated as "bis zum 15. Mai", it usually means you must submit your documents *before* the end of that day. Late submissions are rarely accepted unless you have a compelling reason and have asked for an extension in advance.