Significado
To state the current time.
Contexto cultural
Punctuality is a core value. 'Fünf Minuten vor {der|m} Zeit ist des Deutschen Pünktlichkeit' (Five minutes before the time is a German's punctuality). In Austria, time-telling can be very melodic, and you might hear 'viertel vier' for 3:15 more often than in Northern Germany. Swiss German has its own variations, but in High German, they are extremely precise, reflecting their world-famous watchmaking heritage. The 'viertel/dreiviertel' system is dominant here. 3:15 is 'viertel vier' and 3:45 is 'dreiviertel vier'.
Drop the 'Uhr'
In casual conversation, you can just say 'Es ist drei.' Everyone will understand you.
24-Hour Clock
Always use the 24-hour clock for official times like train schedules or doctor appointments to avoid missing them!
Significado
To state the current time.
Drop the 'Uhr'
In casual conversation, you can just say 'Es ist drei.' Everyone will understand you.
24-Hour Clock
Always use the 24-hour clock for official times like train schedules or doctor appointments to avoid missing them!
The 'Es' is mandatory
Never start with just 'Ist drei Uhr.' German always needs that 'Es' to be grammatically correct.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the missing word to say 'It is three o'clock'.
Es ____ drei Uhr.
The impersonal subject 'es' always takes the singular verb 'ist'.
Which sentence is the correct way to tell the time?
How do you say 'It is 3:00'?
'Es ist' is the standard phrase, and 'Uhr' is the correct word for the clock time.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Wie spät ist es? B: ___________.
This is the most natural and grammatically correct response to a time inquiry.
Match the German phrase to the English context.
You are at the train station and see the clock shows 15:00.
In a neutral context, 15:00 is 'drei Uhr' or 'fünfzehn Uhr'.
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Ayudas visuales
12h vs 24h Clock
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosEs ____ drei Uhr.
The impersonal subject 'es' always takes the singular verb 'ist'.
How do you say 'It is 3:00'?
'Es ist' is the standard phrase, and 'Uhr' is the correct word for the clock time.
A: Wie spät ist es? B: ___________.
This is the most natural and grammatically correct response to a time inquiry.
You are at the train station and see the clock shows 15:00.
In a neutral context, 15:00 is 'drei Uhr' or 'fünfzehn Uhr'.
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Preguntas frecuentes
5 preguntasNo, 'Stunden' is only for duration. For the time on the clock, always use 'Uhr'.
It is neutral and can be used in any situation.
You say 'Es ist halb vier' (It is half four, meaning half-way to four).
Because the subject is 'es' (singular), not the number 'drei'.
Only if it's not clear from the context whether you mean AM or PM.
Frases relacionadas
Wie spät ist es?
similarHow late is it?
Um drei Uhr.
builds onAt three o'clock.
Gegen drei Uhr.
specialized formAround three o'clock.
Drei Stunden.
contrastThree hours.
