einmal
Translation
once, one time, sometime, someday
Examples
Ich war nur einmal in Berlin.
I was in Berlin only once.
Besuch uns doch einmal!
Do visit us sometime!
Es war einmal ein König.
Once upon a time, there was a king.
Grammar Patterns
Frequency 'once' I'll do that only once.
Past indefinite 'once upon a time' Once upon a time there was a prince.
Future indefinite 'sometime' Come visit me sometime.
Similar Words
once; sometime
Etymology
From 'ein' (one) + 'Mal' (mark, time/occurrence).
Memory Tips
Used for counting (once), storytelling (once upon a time), and vague future plans (sometime).