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once in German

once in German is einmal, früher, als — once means on one occasion only; a single time.

once in German

einmal
adv
(frequency) One and only one time.
früher
adv
(temporal location) Formerly; during some period in the past.
einmal
adv
(temporal location) Formerly; during some period in the past.
als
conj
As soon as; when; after.
sobald
conj
As soon as; when; after.

What does "once" mean?

  1. adv On one occasion only; a single time.
    "I've only been to Paris once."
  2. adv At some time in the past; formerly.
    "This building was once a cinema."
  3. conj As soon as; after.
    "Once you finish your homework, you can go outside."

once in a sentence

  • I've only been to Paris once.
  • Read the instructions once before you start.
  • This building was once a cinema.
  • Once you finish your homework, you can go outside.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "once" in German?

"once" in German is einmal, früher, als. once means: On one occasion only; a single time.

How do you use "once" in a sentence?

Example: "I've only been to Paris once." In German, "once" is einmal, früher, als.

Are there other ways to say "once" in German?

Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "once": einmal, früher, als, sobald.

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