German Phrase
Wann bist du nächste Woche frei?
Meaning
The sentence asks the listener to specify the day(s) they have no appointments or obligations during the upcoming week. It is a direct way to find a common time for a meeting or activity.
When to use
Use this phrase when you want to arrange a coffee, a work meeting, a study session, or any other plan with a friend, colleague, or partner for the following week.
✦Grammar Breakdown
WannbistdunächsteWochefrei?
Wann (question word)
Used to ask 'when' about time. It always starts a yes‑no or wh‑question.
bist (2nd person singular of sein)
The verb 'sein' (to be) conjugated for 'du'. In questions the verb comes before the subject.
du (personal pronoun)
Informal 'you'. In German the subject follows the verb in most questions.
nächste Woche (time expression)
Literally 'next week'. 'nächste' agrees with the feminine noun 'Woche' and is placed before it.
frei (adjective)
Means 'free' or 'available'. Used predicatively after 'sein' without a copular article.
🗨In Conversation
Wann bist du nächste Woche frei?
When are you free next week?
Ich habe am Dienstag und am Donnerstag Nachmittag frei.
I’m free on Tuesday and Thursday afternoon.
✕Common Mistakes
Wann ist du nächste Woche frei?
The verb must agree with the subject 'du'. Use 'bist' (2nd person singular) not 'ist' (3rd person singular).
Wann bist du nächster Woche frei?
The adjective must match the gender of 'Woche' (feminine). Use 'nächste' not 'nächster'.
Wann bist du nächste Woche frei??
Do not add a question mark after 'frei' when the whole sentence already ends with a question mark.
↔Alternatives
An welchem Tag bist du nächste Woche frei?
On which day are you free next week?
Welcher Tag passt dir nächste Woche?
Which day works for you next week?
Hast du nächste Woche Zeit?
Do you have time next week?
Cultural Tip
Germans value punctuality and clear planning. When you ask "Wann bist du nächste Woche frei?" you’re expected to give a concrete answer (e.g., a specific day or time slot). Small‑talk about availability is common before business meetings, but the response is usually precise rather than vague.