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Erwartet mein kommen

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Gandalf's German line 'Erwartet mein Kommen beim ersten Licht des fünften Tages' from The Lord of the Rings, used for dramatic arrivals and comebacks.

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Gandalf's German line 'Erwartet mein Kommen beim ersten Licht des fünften Tages' from The Lord of the Rings, used for dramatic arrivals and comebacks.

This is Gandalf the Grey's famous promise from The Lord of the Rings, heard in the German dub as 'Erwartet mein Kommen beim ersten Licht des fünften Tages.' His deep, calm voice delivers the line with quiet certainty, not as a shout but as a vow. The pause and weight behind each word build instant anticipation, making listeners expect something powerful to arrive at dawn. It turns an ordinary entrance or return into a heroic moment, and that contrast between the serious delivery and everyday situations is why creators love dropping it into edits.

Pro tip

Place the line right before a reveal, entrance or comeback, letting the final word land just before the cut to the subject. Keep background music low under Gandalf's voice, then add a bright swell or silence at the reveal for maximum payoff.

How people use it

Announcing a friend's late arrival to the group chat
Building hype before a gamer returns after a ban
Introducing a hero entrance in a fantasy edit
Teasing a Monday comeback after a long holiday break

More information

The line comes from J. R. R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings and its film adaptation, where Gandalf promises to return at dawn on the fifth day before riding to aid Rohan at Helm's Deep. The German dubbed version, 'Erwartet mein Kommen beim ersten Licht des fünften Tages,' became the form shared on soundboards and in German-speaking meme edits. Its mix of prophecy, loyalty and last-minute rescue has kept it popular for comeback and entrance jokes long after the films' release.

FAQ

What does 'Erwartet mein Kommen' mean in English?

It translates to 'look to my coming,' taken from Gandalf's full promise to return at the first light of the fifth day. In context he means his allies should expect him at dawn, when he will arrive with help.

Where is this Gandalf sound from?

The clip is from the German dub of The Lord of the Rings films, using Gandalf's promise before the Battle of Helm's Deep in The Two Towers. He tells Aragorn to look east at dawn on the fifth day for his return.

Why do people use this sound in memes?

Creators use it because the solemn prophecy makes any return feel epic. Dropping it before a friend logs back in, a player respawns, or a character re-enters a scene creates instant hype and a funny contrast with the low stakes.