Translation of German word "Stunde" to English
dieStunde
/ˈʃtʊndə/
Meaning
NounA unit of time of one twenty-fourth of a day (sixty minutes).
How to use
The feminine noun Stunde ('hour / class / lesson') declines regularly (plural Stunden). It denotes a duration of 60 minutes or a school lesson (eine Unterrichtsstunde). The related adjective is stündlich (hourly).
🇬🇧 English
hour
Example
Die Stunde ist vorbei.
The hour is up.
Ich habe eine Stunde gewartet.
I waited an hour.
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Common phrases
- eine Stunde— one hour
- Unterrichtsstunde— lesson / class hour (related)
- Stundenplan— schedule / timetable (related)
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What is the definition of the German word "die Stunde"?▼
The German word "die Stunde" is defined as: "A unit of time of one twenty-fourth of a day (sixty minutes)."
What does the German word "die Stunde" mean?▼
The German word "die Stunde" means "hour" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Die Stunde ist vorbei." (which translates as "The hour is up.").
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