jederzeit
/ˈjeːdɐˌt͡saɪ̯t/
The German phrase for anytime is jederzeit. Wiktionary also lists immer.
Meaning: at any time (adv)
Ways to say it
| German | IPA |
|---|---|
| jederzeit | /ˈjeːdɐˌt͡saɪ̯t/ |
| immer | /ˈɪmɐ/ |
Which one should you use?
While jederzeit refers to a specific point in time (at any time), immer means 'always' and refers to a continuous state or frequency.
How does it change in a sentence?
jederzeit is an adverb and does not change its form based on case, gender or number.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈjeːdɐˌtsaɪ̯t/
Did you know?
- While jederzeit means 'anytime', German speakers often use the phrase gerne geschehen as the natural response to 'thank you' where an English speaker might simply say 'anytime'.
- The German word immer is a distant relative of the archaic English term 'evermore'. Both trace their roots back to the Proto-Germanic word *aiwaz.
- The word jeder inside jederzeit literally means 'every' or 'each', making the phrase translate conceptually to 'every time'.
Examples in context
- Ruf uns gerne jederzeit an!Call us anytime.This sentence is useful for practicing the use of jederzeit in an invitation to call.Tatoeba #13913162 by Waldelfe, translation #12439988 by CK
- Ich kann jederzeit anfangen.I can start anytime.This sentence shows how to use jederzeit regarding the ability to start a task.Tatoeba #10111435 by Yorwba, translation #5407164 by mailohilohi
- Du darfst das jederzeit benutzen.You can use it anytime.This sentence demonstrates using jederzeit to grant permission for use.Tatoeba #2495407 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #66194 by CK
- Du kannst mich jederzeit anrufenYou can call me anytime
- Wir stehen Ihnen zu jeder Zeit zur VerfügungWe are available to assist you anytime
- Immer gerne!Anytime with pleasure!
- 22 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Julian and Julia are talking about a shared document.
- JulianKannst du das Dokument jederzeit bearbeiten?Can you edit the document at any time?
- JuliaJa, ich habe den Zugriff jederzeit.Yes, I have access at any time.
- JulianGut, dann schreib deine Notizen einfach rein.Good, then just write your notes in.
- JuliaAlles klar, ich mache das später.All right, I will do that later.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “anytime” translations and entries jederzeit, immer, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries immer, jederzeit, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
