Uhr
clock, o'clock
Beginner Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/uːɐ̯/
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Cultural Note
Germans predominantly use the 24-hour clock in daily life, not just for train schedules. Saying 'Wir treffen uns um 20 Uhr' (We meet at 20:00) is completely natural. Punctuality (Pünktlichkeit) is a deeply valued trait — arriving even five minutes late is considered rude.
📝 Example Sentences
Es ist drei Uhr.
It's three o'clock.
Um wie viel Uhr treffen wir uns?
At what time are we meeting?
Die Uhr geht vor.
The clock is fast.