Telling Time in German: A Comprehensive Guide
Telling Time in German: A Comprehensive Guide
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Welcome to the Learn Languages Store blog! Today, we will focus on an essential aspect of the German language: telling time. Being able to express time accurately is crucial for effective communication in everyday situations. In this guide, we will explore how to say different times in German, using examples, translations, and pronunciation guides. Let’s dive in!
Understanding Telling Time in German
In German, telling time is quite straightforward, but it does have its specific phrases and structures. One of the most common phrases you’ll encounter is “Es ist halb drei,” which means “It is half past two.” Let’s break down some fundamental phrases and examples related to telling time.
Basic Time Expressions
- Es ist… – It is…
- Uhr – O’clock
- halb – half (used to indicate half past)
- vor – before
- nach – after
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Example Sentences for Telling Time
1. Es ist halb drei.
Translation: It is half past two.
Pronunciation: एस इस्ट हल्ब ड्राई
2. Es ist drei Uhr.
Translation: It is three o’clock.
Pronunciation: एस इस्ट ड्राई उर
3. Es ist Viertel nach fünf.
Translation: It is a quarter past five.
Pronunciation: एस इस्ट फियर्टेल नाख फुंफ
4. Es ist zwanzig Uhr zehn.
Translation: It is twenty ten (10:20 PM).
Pronunciation: एस इस्ट ज़्वांज़िग उर ज़ेन
5. Es ist fünf Uhr fünfzehn.
Translation: It is five fifteen.
Pronunciation: एस इस्ट फुंफ उर फुंफ-ज़ेहन
More Examples of Telling Time
1. Es ist halb eins.
Translation: It is half past twelve.
Pronunciation: एस इस्ट हल्ब आइनस
2. Es ist zehn Uhr dreißig.
Translation: It is ten thirty.
Pronunciation: एस इस्ट ज़ेन उर ड्राईसिग
3. Es ist zwölf Uhr fünf.
Translation: It is twelve oh five.
Pronunciation: एस इस्ट ज़्वेल्फ उर फुंफ
4. Es ist vier Uhr zwanzig.
Translation: It is four twenty.
Pronunciation: एस इस्ट फियर उर ज़्वांज़िग
5. Es ist sieben Uhr vierzig.
Translation: It is seven forty.
Pronunciation: एस इस्ट सिबेन उर फियर-ज़िग
Practice Makes Perfect
Understanding how to tell time in German is essential for effective communication. Practice using these phrases in your conversations to gain confidence and fluency.
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