Die Stunde
Example: Die Stunde Englisch beginnt um acht Uhr.
Definition
"Die Stunde" is a German noun meaning the period of time known as an hour. It commonly refers to a 60-minute segment, often used to denote class periods or specific times, as in the example phrase 'Die Stunde Englisch beginnt um acht Uhr,' meaning the English class starts at eight o'clock.
Etymology
The German word "die Stunde" originates from the Old High German word 'stundā,' which itself comes from the Latin 'hora,' meaning hour. Interestingly, the concept of dividing the day into hours dates back to ancient civilizations, evolving through Germanic languages to the modern 'Stunde.'
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"Die Stunde" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A1) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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