German Phrase
Wann ist die Party?
Meaning
The sentence asks for the scheduled time of a party. It is a straightforward information‑seeking question about when the event will start.
When to use
Use this phrase when you have been invited to a gathering, see a flyer, or hear about a party and need to know the exact start time.
✦Grammar Breakdown
WannistdieParty?
Wann (question word)
‘Wann’ asks for a point in time. It is used at the beginning of a yes‑no or information question.
Verb‑second (V2) word order
In German main clauses the finite verb occupies the second position; the question word counts as the first element.
ist (sein, 3rd person singular)
‘ist’ is the present tense of ‘sein’ and links the subject ‘die Party’ with its time complement.
die (definite article, feminine)
‘Party’ is a feminine noun (die Party). The article agrees in gender, number and case.
Party (noun, borrowed)
‘Party’ is a loanword from English, used in everyday German to mean a social gathering.
🗨In Conversation
Wann ist die Party?
When is the party?
Die Party ist am Samstag um 20 Uhr.
The party is on Saturday at 8 p.m.
✕Common Mistakes
Wo ist die Party?
‘Wo’ asks for location, not time.
Die Party ist wann?
In a main clause the verb must stay in second position; the question word must be first.
Party ist wann?
Missing the finite verb ‘ist’ before the subject.
↔Alternatives
Um wie viel Uhr ist die Party?
At what time is the party?
Wann findet die Party statt?
When does the party take place?
Wie spät ist die Party?
What time is the party?
Cultural Tip
In German‑speaking countries parties often start later in the evening, usually after 20:00. It’s polite to ask not only the start time but also whether there is a dress code or if you should bring something. ‘Party’ is informal; for a formal event you would say ‘Veranstaltung’ or ‘Feier’.