Example: Die Stunde Mathe beginnt um acht Uhr morgens.
Definition
"Die Stunde" refers to a specific period of time, typically one hour, often used to indicate the duration of a class or an event, as in the phrase "Die Stunde Mathe beginnt um acht Uhr morgens," meaning the math class starts at eight o'clock in the morning.
Translations
the hour
la hora
het uur
l'hora
l'heure
Etymology
The German word "die Stunde" originates from Old High German "stunta," which meant a set period or a moment. It is related to the English word "hour," both tracing back to the Latin "hora," meaning an hour or a portion of time. Did you know? The concept of dividing the day into hours dates back to ancient civilizations!
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"Die Stunde" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Education - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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the hour