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No. 13,578 in German

dereinst

"Dereinst" means "one day" or "someday" in the future, or "once" in the past.

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  • Dereinst werde ich die Welt bereisen.

    One day, I will travel the world.

    Used to signify a point in the future.

  • Man erzählt Geschichten über Helden, die dereinst Großes vollbracht haben.

    People tell stories about heroes who once accomplished great deeds.

    Used to refer to a point in the past.

  • Es wurde versprochen, dass dereinst Frieden herrschen wird.

    It was promised that peace will one day prevail.

    Used to indicate a hopeful future condition or outcome.

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