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wieder

again · back

Wieder means 'again' or 'back'. It is used to say that something happens another time or returns to a previous state. It is one of the most common German adverbs and appears in everyday speech.

What wieder means

  1. again — when an action or event repeats
  2. back — when something returns to a previous state or place

Heard in real German videos

Lines where wieder was actually spoken, from German videos watched with DeutschChat.

  • Wird es wieder gesund werden?Will it get better again?
  • Nun ist eben alles wieder beim Alten.Now everything is just back to normal again.

Example sentences

  • Ich sehe dich morgen wieder.I'll see you again tomorrow.
  • Er ist wieder gesund.He is healthy again.
  • Sie hat wieder angerufen.She called again.
  • Wir sind wieder zu Hause.We are back home.

Common phrases

  • immer wiederagain and again
  • wieder einmalonce again
  • hin und wiedernow and then
  • wiedergutmachento make up for

The mistake English speakers make

English speakers often confuse 'wieder' with 'weiter'. 'Wieder' means 'again', while 'weiter' means 'further' or 'onward'. To fix it, remember: 'wieder' = repetition, 'weiter' = continuation.

Don’t confuse it with

  • weiter — Weiter means 'further' or 'onward', not 'again'.

Questions learners ask

What is the difference between 'wieder' and 'schon wieder'?

'Schon wieder' adds a nuance of annoyance or surprise, like 'yet again' or 'not again'. Plain 'wieder' is neutral.

Can 'wieder' be used as a separable prefix?

Yes, many verbs use 'wieder-' as a separable prefix, e.g., 'wiederkommen' (to come back), 'wiedersehen' (to see again).

Is 'wieder' the same as 'noch einmal'?

They are similar, but 'noch einmal' emphasizes 'one more time', while 'wieder' simply means 'again'.