How do you use "dann" in a sentence?

Example: "Ich muss noch schnell zur Post, dann komme ich." (I just have to go to the post office quickly, then I'll come.) Another example: "Wir waren pünktlich am Bahnhof. Aber dann hatte der Zug Verspätung."

dann

B1 Adverb

English Translation

then

What does „dann" mean in English?

„dann" is a German adverb meaning "then" in English. CEFR Level B1 — Goethe-Institut official vocabulary.

Example Sentences

Ich muss noch schnell zur Post, dann komme ich.

I just have to go to the post office quickly, then I'll come.

Wir waren pünktlich am Bahnhof. Aber dann hatte der Zug Verspätung.

We were at the station on time. But then the train was late.

Ich habe im Moment sehr viel zu tun. - Dann will ich nicht länger stören.

I have a lot to do at the moment. - Then I won't disturb you any longer.

Wenn es nicht regnet, dann kommen wir.

If it doesn't rain, then we'll come.

CEFR Level

Intermediate — main points on familiar topics, travel, and interests.

This word is part of the official Goethe-Institut B1 vocabulary list.

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Word Family

an — on an — at an — at da — there da — there da — there dann — then dann — then

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