die Stunde, -n
hour
Es ist eine Zeitspanne von sechzig Minuten.
The German word "Stunde" is a feminine noun meaning "hour" — a unit of time. It refers to a 60-minute period.
It is related to the verb "stehen" (to stand), but in itself stands as a time measurement term.
Similar words:
- "Minute" (minute) — smaller unit of time
- "Tag" (day) — larger unit of time
- "Uhr" (clock, o’clock) — denotes specific time on a clock
Difference:
- "Stunde" specifies a distinct 60-minute interval.
- "Minute" is a smaller division within an "Stunde."
- "Uhr" is a device or point in time rather than duration.
- "Tag" is a longer period than a "Stunde."
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Examples
Eine Stunde hat sechzig Minuten.noun
An hour has sixty minutes.
Die Stunde vergeht schnell.noun
The hour passes quickly.
In einer Stunde treffen wir uns.noun
In an hour we will meet.
In einer Stunde beginnt der Film.noun
The movie begins in one hour.
Nach einer Stunde kommt der Zug.noun
After one hour the train arrives.
Eine Stunde vergeht schnell.noun
One hour passes quickly.
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