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How to say “How much notice do I need to give?” in German
Ask how far in advance you must notify someone about a change.
Wie lange im Voraus muss ich Bescheid geben?
How much notice do I need to give?
Name the action you plan to take, such as moving out or canceling an arrangement.
Use it in three situations
Discussing a move
Wie lange im Voraus muss ich Bescheid geben?
How much notice do I need to give?
Checking a cancellation
Muss ich einen Monat vorher Bescheid geben?
Do I need to give a month's notice?
Asking about an agreement
Wann soll ich Ihnen sagen, dass ich ausziehe?
When should I tell you that I'm moving out?
What to watch for
This is a question about applicable notice, not a statement of a legal deadline.
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Imagine housing. Say this in German: Do I need to give a month's notice?
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Muss ich einen Monat vorher Bescheid geben?
Do I need to give a month's notice?
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A note on speaking German
Use Sie for formal address and du with people you address informally. Könnten Sie …? is a useful polite request. Keep noun capitals and the verb position shown in each complete sentence.
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