once in German
once in German is einmal, früher, als — once means on one occasion only; a single time.
once in German
einmal
(frequency) One and only one time.
früher
(temporal location) Formerly; during some period in the past.
einmal
(temporal location) Formerly; during some period in the past.
als
As soon as; when; after.
sobald
As soon as; when; after.
What does "once" mean?
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adv On one occasion only; a single time.
"I've only been to Paris once."
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adv At some time in the past; formerly.
"This building was once a cinema."
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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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