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A1 noun #400 پرکاربردترین 9 دقیقه مطالعه

Stunde

رتبه 400

تمرین کن مثال‌ها نکات و راهنمایی‌ها Stunde در ۳۰ ثانیه

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At the A1 level, 'Stunde' is one of the first time-related words you will learn. You will use it to describe how long things take and to talk about your daily schedule. At this stage, the focus is on simple durations like 'eine Stunde' (one hour) or 'zwei Stunden' (two hours). You will learn to answer the question 'Wie lange dauert das?' (How long does that take?) with 'Es dauert eine Stunde'. You will also encounter it in the context of school or language courses, where 'die Stunde' refers to a single lesson. It is vital at this level to distinguish 'Stunde' from 'Uhr'. You should practice saying 'Es ist zwei Uhr' for the time and 'Ich lerne zwei Stunden' for the duration. Simple prepositions like 'in' and 'vor' are introduced here, allowing you to say 'in einer Stunde' (in an hour). The word is always feminine, so remember to use 'die' or 'eine'.

At the A2 level, your use of 'Stunde' becomes more integrated into complex sentences. You will start using it with a wider range of prepositions, especially those requiring the dative case like 'seit' (since/for) and 'nach' (after). For example, 'Ich warte seit einer Stunde auf den Bus'. You will also begin to encounter compound nouns like 'Stundenplan' (timetable) and 'Überstunde' (overtime). At this level, you are expected to handle plural forms correctly in various cases. You might also use 'Stunde' to describe travel times more accurately, such as 'Die Fahrt von Berlin nach Hamburg dauert zwei Stunden'. You will also learn the common phrase 'eine halbe Stunde' for thirty minutes. Your vocabulary will expand to include 'pro Stunde' (per hour) when talking about speeds or wages, which is common in basic job-related discussions.

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By B1, you are using 'Stunde' in more abstract and professional contexts. You will discuss your 'Arbeitsstunden' (working hours) and perhaps negotiate 'Überstunden' (overtime) in a workplace setting. You will also use the word to describe more nuanced time concepts, such as 'die Sprechstunde' (office hours) or 'die Geisterstunde' (the witching hour/midnight). At this level, you should be comfortable with the genitive case, using phrases like 'während der Stunde' (during the hour/lesson). You will also start to use 'Stunde' in idiomatic expressions, such as 'die Stunde der Wahrheit' (the hour of truth). Your ability to use 'stündlich' (hourly) as an adjective or adverb will also develop. You might read texts where 'Stunde' is used metaphorically to describe a period of historical significance or a personal turning point.

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At the B2 level, 'Stunde' appears in more sophisticated literary and journalistic contexts. You will encounter it in phrases like 'seine letzte Stunde hat geschlagen' (his last hour has come/he is about to die) or 'die blaue Stunde' (the blue hour/twilight). You will understand the subtle difference between 'Stunde' as a unit of time and 'Stunde' as a momentous occasion. In professional environments, you might deal with 'Stundensätze' (hourly rates) or 'Stundenabrechnungen' (hourly billing). You will also be able to discuss the historical concept of 'die Stunde Null' and its impact on German society. Your grasp of the word will allow you to appreciate its use in poetry and high-level prose, where it often signifies the fleeting nature of time or the weight of a specific moment. You will also be proficient in using 'Stunde' in complex grammatical structures, such as passive voice or subjunctive moods.

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At the C1 level, you have a deep, intuitive understanding of 'Stunde' and all its nuances. You can use it in highly formal or academic settings, discussing 'Zeitstunden' versus 'Unterrichtsstunden' in educational theory. You will recognize and use archaic or highly specialized compounds like 'Morgenstunde' (morning hour) in proverbs like 'Morgenstunde hat Gold im Mund' (The early bird catches the worm). You will be able to analyze the use of 'Stunde' in classical German literature, such as in the works of Goethe or Schiller, where the word often carries philosophical weight. Your usage will be indistinguishable from a native speaker, including the correct use of subtle regional variations or professional jargon. You will also be able to discuss the concept of 'Stunde' in the context of physics (relativity) or philosophy (the nature of time) using precise terminology.

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At the C2 level, your mastery of 'Stunde' is absolute. You can use the word to convey the finest shades of meaning, whether in a legal contract regarding 'Arbeitsstunden' or in a lyrical poem about the 'Stunde der Dämmerung'. You are familiar with rare idioms and historical uses of the word. You can effortlessly switch between the literal meaning of sixty minutes and the metaphorical meaning of a fateful period. You understand the etymological roots of the word and how they influence its modern usage. In high-level debates, you can use 'Stunde' to frame arguments about time management, labor rights, or historical memory. Your command of the word allows you to play with its meaning, using it ironically or creatively in complex rhetorical structures. You are also aware of how 'Stunde' interacts with other Germanic languages and its unique position in the German lexicon.

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Stunde در ۳۰ ثانیه

Stunde is a feminine German noun meaning 'hour' or 'lesson'. It is used to measure duration and scheduled periods of time.
It is distinct from 'Uhr', which refers to the time of day (o'clock) or the physical device (clock/watch).
Commonly used in compounds like 'Stundenplan' (timetable) and with prepositions like 'seit' (for) and 'in' (in).
In educational contexts, a 'Stunde' often lasts 45 minutes, representing a single period of instruction.

The German noun Stunde primarily refers to a duration of sixty minutes, equivalent to the English word 'hour'. However, its usage in German-speaking cultures extends far beyond a simple chronological measurement. At its most basic level, it is the standard unit used to quantify the passage of time within a day. In the German education system, the word takes on a specialized meaning: a 'Schulstunde' or lesson, which traditionally lasts forty-five minutes rather than sixty. This nuance is crucial for students and teachers alike, as 'die erste Stunde' refers to the first period of the school day. Furthermore, the word is deeply embedded in the German concept of organization and structure. Whether you are booking a 'Fahrstunde' (driving lesson) or attending a 'Sprechstunde' (office hours or consultation), the term implies a dedicated block of time reserved for a specific purpose. It is also used metaphorically to describe significant moments in history or life, such as 'die Stunde Null' (Zero Hour), referring to the immediate aftermath of World War II in Germany.

Temporal Duration: The most common use is to describe how long an action lasts. For example, 'Die Fahrt dauert eine Stunde' (The trip lasts one hour).

Wir haben noch eine ganze Stunde Zeit, bevor der Zug abfährt.

Educational Context: In schools and universities, it refers to a single lesson or period. 'Die Mathestunde war heute sehr anstrengend' (The math lesson was very exhausting today).

In der nächsten Stunde schreiben wir einen Test.

Professional Usage: Used in business to denote billable time or specific availability. 'Der Anwalt berechnet zweihundert Euro pro Stunde' (The lawyer charges two hundred euros per hour).

Die Sprechstunde des Professors ist immer am Dienstagvormittag.

Ich habe gestern acht Stunden gearbeitet.

Die Geisterstunde beginnt genau um Mitternacht.

The word also appears in poetic and literary contexts to signify a fate-deciding moment. 'Die Stunde der Wahrheit' (the hour of truth) is a common idiom used when a final decision or revelation is imminent. Understanding 'Stunde' requires recognizing that it is not just a tick on a clock, but a container for human activity, whether that activity is learning, working, or waiting. In the German mindset, time is often viewed as a resource to be managed, and 'Stunde' is the primary vessel for that management.

Using Stunde correctly involves mastering its grammatical gender (feminine) and its relationship with prepositions. Because it is feminine, it takes the articles 'die' (nominative/accusative), 'der' (genitive/dative), and 'eine' (nominative/accusative) or 'einer' (genitive/dative). When expressing duration, we often use the accusative case without a preposition, such as 'Ich warte eine Stunde'. However, when indicating a starting point or a period within which something happens, prepositions like 'in', 'vor', and 'seit' are essential. 'In einer Stunde' means 'in an hour' (future), while 'vor einer Stunde' means 'an hour ago' (past). 'Seit einer Stunde' means 'for an hour' (continuing from the past into the present).

Prepositional Phrases: Commonly used with dative prepositions. 'Nach einer Stunde' (after an hour), 'innerhalb einer Stunde' (within an hour).

Ich bin in einer Stunde wieder zurück im Büro.

Quantifying Time: When using numbers, 'Stunde' becomes 'Stunden'. 'Zwei Stunden', 'viele Stunden', 'ein paar Stunden'.

Der Film dauert fast drei Stunden.

Compound Nouns: German loves compounds. 'Stunde' often acts as the base or prefix. 'Überstunde' (overtime), 'Freistunde' (free period), 'Mittagsstunde' (lunch hour).

Er muss heute zwei Überstunden machen.

Das Auto fährt 120 Kilometer pro Stunde.

Jede Stunde zählt, wenn man eine Deadline hat.

In academic or formal writing, you might encounter 'stündlich' (hourly) as an adverb or adjective. Furthermore, the word is used in the genitive case in phrases like 'während der Stunde' (during the hour/lesson). It is also important to note that in the context of work, 'Arbeitsstunden' refers to the total hours worked. When asking about duration, the question 'Wie viele Stunden...?' is standard. Mastery of 'Stunde' involves not just knowing the word, but knowing how it interacts with the German case system to provide precise temporal information.

You will encounter Stunde in almost every facet of daily life in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. In public transport, announcements frequently mention delays in terms of 'Stunden' or 'Minuten'. At a 'Bahnhof' (train station), you might hear: 'Der Zug hat eine Verspätung von einer Stunde'. In a professional environment, the word is ubiquitous. Employees discuss their 'Wochenstunden' (weekly hours) and 'Gleitzeitstunden' (flexible hours). If you visit a doctor, the receptionist might tell you about the 'Sprechstunde'. In schools, the 'Stundenplan' (timetable) is the holy grail of a student's existence, dictating exactly which 'Stunde' is dedicated to which subject.

Public Announcements: Used to communicate delays or travel times. 'Die Flugzeit beträgt etwa eine Stunde'.

Wegen eines Staus verzögert sich die Ankunft um eine Stunde.

Workplace Culture: Discussions about productivity and labor laws often center on 'Stunden'. 'Wir arbeiten 40 Stunden pro Woche'.

Ich muss heute noch ein paar Stunden im Büro bleiben.

Social Contexts: Used when making plans or describing social events. 'Wir treffen uns in einer Stunde'.

Die Happy Hour beginnt um 18 Uhr.

In der Mittagsstunde sind viele Geschäfte geschlossen.

Die Geisterstunde ist ein beliebtes Thema in deutschen Märchen.

In television and media, you will hear 'Stunde' in titles of documentaries or news programs that focus on a specific timeframe. The 'Blaue Stunde' (Blue Hour) is a term used by photographers and poets to describe the period of twilight. In the culinary world, some recipes might require dough to 'eine Stunde gehen lassen' (let rise for an hour). Whether it is the 'Rushhour' in traffic or the 'Stunde der Entspannung' (hour of relaxation) at a spa, the word is the fundamental building block for describing the rhythm of German life.

The most frequent error English speakers make is confusing Stunde with Uhr. In English, 'hour' and 'o'clock' are distinct, but learners often try to use 'Stunde' to tell the time. For example, saying 'Es ist drei Stunden' to mean 'It is three o'clock' is incorrect; the correct phrase is 'Es ist drei Uhr'. 'Stunde' refers to the *amount* of time, while 'Uhr' refers to the *point* in time. Another common mistake involves the plural form. While 'Stunde' is feminine, its plural is 'Stunden'. Some learners mistakenly use 'Stunde' after numbers greater than one, which is grammatically incorrect. You must say 'zwei Stunden', not 'zwei Stunde'.

Uhr vs. Stunde: Mistake: 'Der Film beginnt in zwei Uhr'. Correct: 'Der Film beginnt in zwei Stunden' (duration) OR 'Der Film beginnt um zwei Uhr' (point in time).

Ich habe drei Stunden gewartet, nicht drei Uhr.

Case Errors with Prepositions: Learners often forget that 'seit' and 'vor' take the dative case. Mistake: 'seit eine Stunde'. Correct: 'seit einer Stunde'.

Wir sind schon seit einer Stunde hier.

Compound Confusion: Mistake: Using 'Uhrzeit' when you mean 'Stundenplan'. 'Uhrzeit' is the time of day; 'Stundenplan' is a schedule of lessons.

Mein Stundenplan ist dieses Semester sehr voll.

Das Meeting dauert nur eine halbe Stunde.

Er hat jede Stunde angerufen.

Another nuance is the 'akademische Viertel' (academic quarter), where a lecture starting at '10 Uhr c.t.' (cum tempore) actually begins at 10:15. This can confuse learners who expect 'Stunde' to mean exactly 60 minutes in all contexts. Finally, remember that 'Stunde' is never used for the device that tells time; that is a 'Uhr' (clock/watch). Misusing these terms can lead to significant confusion in appointments and scheduling.

While Stunde is the standard term for a 60-minute block, several other words occupy the same semantic field. Zeit (time) is the most general term, covering everything from eternity to a split second. Moment (moment) and Augenblick (blink of an eye) refer to very short durations. For longer, less specific periods, Germans use Zeitraum (period of time) or Dauer (duration). In the context of school, 'Unterricht' (instruction) or 'Lektion' (lesson) can sometimes replace 'Stunde', though 'Stunde' remains the most common way to refer to the time slot itself.

Stunde vs. Zeit: 'Stunde' is a specific unit; 'Zeit' is abstract. 'Ich habe keine Zeit' (I have no time) vs. 'Ich habe keine Stunde mehr' (I don't have another hour/lesson left).

In dieser Stunde haben wir viel gelernt.

Stunde vs. Uhr: As mentioned, 'Uhr' is for the clock face or the point in time. 'Es ist ein Uhr' (1:00) vs. 'Es dauert eine Stunde' (1 hour).

Die Uhr zeigt die Stunden und Minuten an.

Lektion vs. Stunde: 'Lektion' is often used in textbooks (Lesson 1, Lesson 2), while 'Stunde' is the actual time spent in the classroom.

Wir sind heute bei der dritten Lektion angekommen.

Eine Stunde kann sich wie eine Ewigkeit anfühlen.

Die Dauer der Prüfung beträgt zwei Stunden.

In technical contexts, 'h' (from Latin 'hora') is used as the abbreviation for 'Stunde', especially in physics or engineering. In sports, you might hear 'Spielstunde' or 'Halbzeit' (half-time), which is a specific division of 'Stunden'. Understanding these alternatives helps in choosing the right word for the right context, ensuring that you don't just speak German, but speak it with the precision that native speakers value.

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نکته جالب

The word 'Stunde' is related to 'stehen' (to stand), suggesting a moment where time 'stands' or is fixed.

راهنمای تلفظ

UK /ˈʃtʊndə/

US /ˈʃtʊndə/

The stress is on the first syllable: STUN-de.

هم‌قافیه با

Runde Kunde Wunde Sünde (near rhyme) Munde Bunde Gesunde Sekunde

خطاهای رایج

Pronouncing 'St' as 'St' instead of 'Sht'.
Making the 'u' sound like 'oo' in 'moon'.
Dropping the final 'e'.
Over-emphasizing the final 'e' so it sounds like 'ay'.
Confusing the pronunciation with the English word 'stunned'.

سطح دشواری

خواندن 1/5

Very easy to recognize in texts.

نوشتن 2/5

Requires correct gender and pluralization.

صحبت کردن 2/5

Must distinguish from 'Uhr' in conversation.

گوش دادن 1/5

Clearly pronounced and common.

بعداً چه یاد بگیریم؟

پیش‌نیازها

Zeit Tag Minute Zahlen (1-60) Uhr

بعداً یاد بگیرید

Stundenplan Überstunde stündlich Viertel Dauer

پیشرفته

Stundensatz Stunde Null stunden (verb) Zeitspanne

گرامر لازم

Feminine Noun Declension

Die Stunde (Nom), der Stunde (Dat).

Dative after 'seit'

Seit einer Stunde (einer = feminine dative).

Accusative for Duration

Ich warte eine Stunde (eine = feminine accusative).

Compound Noun Gender

Der Stundenplan (Gender comes from 'Plan', which is masculine).

Plural Formation with -n

Eine Stunde -> zwei Stunden.

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مثال‌ها بر اساس سطح

Ich lerne eine Stunde Deutsch.

I study German for one hour.

Duration in the accusative case.

Der Film dauert zwei Stunden.

The movie lasts two hours.

Plural form 'Stunden' after the number two.

In einer Stunde bin ich da.

I will be there in an hour.

Preposition 'in' + dative case.

Wir haben jetzt eine Mathestunde.

We have a math lesson now.

Stunde as a school period.

Warten Sie bitte eine Stunde.

Please wait for one hour.

Imperative sentence with duration.

Das ist eine lange Stunde.

That is a long hour.

Adjective 'lang' with feminine noun.

Eine Stunde hat sechzig Minuten.

An hour has sixty minutes.

Basic definition sentence.

Ich schlafe jede Nacht acht Stunden.

I sleep eight hours every night.

Plural 'Stunden' with a number.

Ich arbeite seit einer Stunde.

I have been working for an hour.

Preposition 'seit' + dative.

Vor einer Stunde war er noch hier.

An hour ago he was still here.

Preposition 'vor' + dative.

Ich brauche eine halbe Stunde.

I need half an hour.

The phrase 'eine halbe Stunde'.

Mein Stundenplan ist sehr voll.

My timetable is very full.

Compound noun 'Stundenplan'.

Er macht viele Überstunden.

He does a lot of overtime.

Compound noun 'Überstunden'.

Der Bus kommt jede Stunde.

The bus comes every hour.

Frequency with 'jede'.

Wir treffen uns nach der Stunde.

We meet after the lesson.

Preposition 'nach' + dative.

Wie viele Stunden arbeitest du?

How many hours do you work?

Question with 'wie viele'.

Die Sprechstunde beginnt um neun.

The office hours begin at nine.

Compound noun 'Sprechstunde'.

Das war die Stunde der Wahrheit.

That was the hour of truth.

Idiomatic expression.

Während der Stunde darf man nicht essen.

During the lesson, one is not allowed to eat.

Preposition 'während' + genitive.

Er wird stündlich bezahlt.

He is paid hourly.

Adverb 'stündlich'.

Die Geisterstunde ist um Mitternacht.

The witching hour is at midnight.

Cultural/folklore compound.

Ich habe eine Freistunde am Mittag.

I have a free period at noon.

Compound noun 'Freistunde'.

Wir haben die ganze Stunde diskutiert.

We discussed for the whole hour.

Accusative of duration.

In der zehnten Stunde gab er auf.

In the tenth hour, he gave up.

Ordinal number with 'Stunde'.

Die blaue Stunde ist ideal für Fotos.

The blue hour is ideal for photos.

Specialized artistic term.

Seine letzte Stunde hat geschlagen.

His last hour has struck.

Idiomatic expression for death/end.

Die Stunde Null war ein Neuanfang.

Zero Hour was a new beginning.

Historical term.

Der Stundensatz des Beraters ist hoch.

The consultant's hourly rate is high.

Compound noun 'Stundensatz'.

Jede Stunde des Wartens war eine Qual.

Every hour of waiting was a torment.

Genitive 'des Wartens' modifying 'Stunde'.

Wir müssen die Stunden genau abrechnen.

We must bill the hours precisely.

Professional usage.

In einer schwachen Stunde sagte sie ja.

In a weak moment, she said yes.

Idiomatic 'schwache Stunde'.

Die Sternstunde der Menschheit.

The great moment of humanity.

Literary compound 'Sternstunde'.

Die Vorlesung dauert zwei Zeitstunden.

The lecture lasts two full hours.

Specific term 'Zeitstunde' (60 min).

Morgenstunde hat Gold im Mund.

The morning hour has gold in its mouth.

Famous German proverb.

Er analysierte die Stunde der Dämmerung.

He analyzed the hour of twilight.

Literary usage.

Die vertragliche Wochenstundenzahl ist fix.

The contractual number of weekly hours is fixed.

Complex compound noun.

In jener schicksalhaften Stunde änderte sich alles.

In that fateful hour, everything changed.

Elevated narrative style.

Die Stunde der Abrechnung ist gekommen.

The hour of reckoning has come.

Metaphorical usage.

Er verbrachte Stunden mit der Kontemplation.

He spent hours in contemplation.

Abstract usage.

Die Geisterstunde naht unaufhaltsam.

The witching hour approaches relentlessly.

Dramatic/literary style.

Die Stunde ist das Maß aller Dinge.

The hour is the measure of all things.

Philosophical statement.

In der elften Stunde fand man eine Lösung.

At the eleventh hour, a solution was found.

Idiom for 'at the last possible moment'.

Die Vergänglichkeit jeder Stunde ist gewiss.

The transience of every hour is certain.

Highly abstract/poetic.

Er harrte der Stunde seiner Erlösung.

He awaited the hour of his redemption.

Archaic verb 'harren' with genitive.

Die Stunde als metaphysisches Konstrukt.

The hour as a metaphysical construct.

Academic/philosophical.

Keine Stunde vergeht ohne Gedanken an dich.

Not an hour passes without thoughts of you.

Lyrical/romantic.

Die Stunde der Bewährung steht bevor.

The hour of trial is imminent.

Formal/elevated idiom.

Die rhythmische Gliederung der Stunden.

The rhythmic structuring of the hours.

Technical/theoretical.

ترکیب‌های رایج

eine Stunde dauern

pro Stunde

jede Stunde

eine halbe Stunde

Stunden zählen

nach einer Stunde

seit einer Stunde

in einer Stunde

volle Stunde

viele Stunden

عبارات رایج

Eine Stunde Zeit haben

— To have one hour available for something.

Hast du eine Stunde Zeit für mich?

Von Stunde zu Stunde

— Increasingly or progressively as time passes.

Das Wetter wurde von Stunde zu Stunde schlechter.

In der letzten Stunde

— During the final period of a day or event.

In der letzten Stunde haben wir nichts gemacht.

Überstunden machen

— To work more hours than required by a contract.

Ich muss diese Woche viele Überstunden machen.

Die erste Stunde

— The first lesson of the school day.

Die erste Stunde fällt heute aus.

Eine Stunde später

— One hour after a specific event.

Eine Stunde später rief er mich an.

Rund um die Uhr

— Twenty-four hours a day (though using 'Uhr', it relates to the cycle of hours).

Der Laden ist rund um die Uhr geöffnet.

Stundenlang warten

— To wait for many hours.

Wir mussten stundenlang am Flughafen warten.

In einer schwachen Stunde

— During a moment of vulnerability or poor judgment.

In einer schwachen Stunde hat er das Geheimnis verraten.

Die Stunde der Abrechnung

— The time when one must face the consequences of their actions.

Jetzt kommt die Stunde der Abrechnung.

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Stunde vs Uhr

Uhr is for the point in time (3:00) or the clock itself. Stunde is for the duration (3 hours).

Stunde vs Stund (archaic)

Occasionally found in old literature, but 'Stunde' is the modern standard.

Stunde vs Minute

A smaller unit of time (1/60th of a Stunde).

اصطلاحات و عبارات

"Die Stunde der Wahrheit"

— The moment when something is tested or the truth is revealed.

Jetzt schlagen wir das Buch auf: die Stunde der Wahrheit.

neutral

"Seine letzte Stunde hat geschlagen"

— A dramatic way to say someone is dying or something is ending.

Für das alte Auto hat die letzte Stunde geschlagen.

literary

"Morgenstunde hat Gold im Mund"

— The German equivalent of 'The early bird catches the worm'.

Steh auf! Morgenstunde hat Gold im Mund.

proverbial

"In der elften Stunde"

— At the very last minute.

In der elften Stunde wurde der Vertrag doch noch unterschrieben.

neutral

"Die blaue Stunde"

— The period of twilight when the sky is deep blue.

Wir sind in der blauen Stunde spazieren gegangen.

poetic

"Eine Sternstunde haben"

— To experience a moment of great success or brilliance.

Das war eine Sternstunde seiner Karriere.

elevated

"Stunde Null"

— A total new beginning, usually after a catastrophe.

Nach dem Brand war für die Firma Stunde Null.

historical

"Die Geisterstunde"

— Midnight, when ghosts are said to appear.

Kinder fürchten sich vor der Geisterstunde.

informal/folklore

"Jemandem die Stunde schlagen"

— To be the end for someone.

Dem Diktator hat die Stunde geschlagen.

literary

"Von der ersten Stunde an"

— From the very beginning.

Er war von der ersten Stunde an dabei.

neutral

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Stunde vs Uhr

Both relate to time.

Uhr is a point in time or a device. Stunde is a duration of 60 minutes.

Es ist vier Uhr (4:00). Wir warten vier Stunden (4 hours).

Stunde vs Unterricht

Both used in school.

Unterricht is the concept of teaching. Stunde is the specific time slot.

Der Unterricht ist gut. Die Mathestunde ist um 10 Uhr.

Stunde vs Zeit

General vs. Specific.

Zeit is time in general. Stunde is a specific unit of time.

Ich habe Zeit. Ich habe eine Stunde Zeit.

Stunde vs Mal

Both can mean 'time'.

Mal refers to occurrences (e.g., 'three times'). Stunde refers to duration.

Ich war drei Mal dort. Ich war drei Stunden dort.

Stunde vs Lektion

Educational context.

Lektion is a chapter or unit in a book. Stunde is the time spent learning.

Lektion eins ist einfach. Die erste Stunde war schwer.

الگوهای جمله‌سازی

Es dauert [Zahl] Stunden.

Es dauert drei Stunden.

In einer Stunde [Verb] [Subjekt].

In einer Stunde komme ich.

Ich habe seit einer Stunde [Verb-Partizip].

Ich habe seit einer Stunde gewartet.

Ich mache [Zahl] Überstunden.

Ich mache zwei Überstunden.

Während der Stunde [Verb] man [Objekt].

Während der Stunde schreibt man Notizen.

Das ist die Stunde der [Genitiv-Nomen].

Das ist die Stunde der Entscheidung.

Er wird pro Stunde mit [Betrag] bezahlt.

Er wird pro Stunde mit 50 Euro bezahlt.

In jener [Adjektiv] Stunde [Verb] [Subjekt].

In jener dunklen Stunde hoffte er.

خانواده کلمه

اسم‌ها

Stundenplan

Überstunde

Freistunde

Sprechstunde

Geisterstunde

Viertelstunde

Stundensatz

فعل‌ها

stunden (to defer/grant a delay in payment)

befristen (related to time limits)

صفت‌ها

stündlich

zweistündig

mehrstündig

stundenlang

مرتبط

Uhr

Zeit

Minute

Sekunde

Dauer

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نحوه استفاده

frequency

Extremely high; among the top 500 most used German words.

اشتباهات رایج

Es ist zwei Stunden. → Es ist zwei Uhr.
You used duration instead of the point in time.
Ich warte seit eine Stunde. → Ich warte seit einer Stunde.
'Seit' requires the dative case, so 'eine' becomes 'einer'.
Der Film ist zwei Stunde lang. → Der Film ist zwei Stunden lang.
Plural nouns must be used after numbers greater than one.
Ich habe eine Uhr Zeit. → Ich habe eine Stunde Zeit.
You used 'clock' instead of 'hour' for duration.
Die erste Uhr beginnt um acht. → Die erste Stunde beginnt um acht.
In a school context, use 'Stunde' for the lesson/period.

نکات

Gender Memory

Think of 'die Stunde' as a lady holding a clock. Feminine nouns often end in -e.

Uhr vs Stunde

If you can count it (1, 2, 3 hours), use 'Stunde'. If it's a label (3 o'clock), use 'Uhr'.

School Context

In school, 'Stunde' means 'period'. 'Die erste Stunde' is the first class of the day.

Overtime

Use 'Überstunden' to talk about extra work. It's almost always used in the plural.

Truth Moment

Use 'Stunde der Wahrheit' when a big secret is about to be revealed.

The 'St' Sound

Always pronounce 'St' at the start of a word as 'Sht' in German.

Punctuality

Being 'eine Stunde zu spät' is considered very rude in German culture.

Compound Words

You can combine 'Stunde' with many words. Just remember the last word's gender wins.

Fast Speech

Native speakers often shorten 'eine' to 'ne', so listen for 'ne Stunde'.

Stand Still

Stunde comes from the same root as 'stand'. Time stands still for an hour.

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روش یادسپاری

Think of a 'STUNned' person who stands still for one whole HOUR.

تداعی تصویری

Imagine a giant 'S' shaped like a snake wrapping around a clock face for 60 minutes.

شبکه واژگان

Uhr Minute Tag Zeit Plan Schule Arbeit Dauer

چالش

Try to use 'Stunde' in three different sentences today: one for duration, one for school/work, and one with 'seit'.

ریشه کلمه

Derived from the Old High German 'stunta', which meant a point in time, a moment, or a period.

معنای اصلی: Originally, it didn't specifically mean 60 minutes but rather a 'stand' or a fixed point in time.

Germanic (related to the English word 'stand').

بافت فرهنگی

No specific sensitivities, but be aware of the historical weight of 'Stunde Null'.

English speakers often confuse 'Stunde' with 'o'clock'. In English, we say 'It is 5 o'clock', but in German, you must say 'Es ist 5 Uhr'.

Stunde Null (Historical term for 1945) Die Sternstunden der Menschheit (Book by Stefan Zweig) Die blaue Stunde (Common artistic theme)

تمرین در زندگی واقعی

موقعیت‌های واقعی

School/University

Wann beginnt die nächste Stunde?
Ich habe eine Freistunde.
Der Stundenplan hat sich geändert.
In der ersten Stunde haben wir Deutsch.

Work/Office

Wie viele Überstunden hast du?
Mein Stundensatz ist gestiegen.
Die Sprechstunde ist vorbei.
Ich arbeite 40 Stunden pro Woche.

Travel/Transport

Der Zug hat eine Stunde Verspätung.
Die Fahrt dauert zwei Stunden.
In einer Stunde sind wir am Ziel.
Der Bus fährt jede Stunde.

Daily Life

Ich brauche noch eine Stunde.
Wir treffen uns in einer halben Stunde.
Das war eine anstrengende Stunde.
Ich habe seit einer Stunde Hunger.

Doctor/Medical

Wann ist die Sprechstunde?
Warten Sie bitte eine Stunde.
Die Operation dauerte drei Stunden.
Kommen Sie in einer Stunde wieder.

شروع‌کننده‌های مکالمه

"Wie viele Stunden schläfst du normalerweise pro Nacht?"

"Hast du heute viele Stunden Unterricht oder Arbeit?"

"Was machst du in deiner nächsten Freistunde?"

"Wie viele Stunden dauert die Fahrt zu deiner Familie?"

"Hast du diese Woche schon viele Überstunden gemacht?"

موضوعات نگارش

Beschreibe eine Stunde deines Tages, die dir besonders gut gefallen hat.

Was würdest du tun, wenn du jeden Tag eine zusätzliche Stunde Zeit hättest?

Wie sieht dein idealer Stundenplan für eine Woche aus?

Reflektiere über eine 'Stunde der Wahrheit' in deinem Leben.

Warum ist es wichtig, jede Stunde sinnvoll zu nutzen?

سوالات متداول

10 سوال

Literally, yes, but in German schools, a 'Schulstunde' is typically 45 minutes. Context is key.

Use 'vor einer Stunde'. Remember that 'vor' takes the dative case.

No, use 'Uhr'. 'Es ist fünf Uhr' means 'It is five o'clock'.

The plural is 'Stunden'. For example, 'vier Stunden'.

It means 'timetable' or 'schedule', usually for school or university.

It is feminine: 'die Stunde'.

It refers to 'Zero Hour', specifically May 8, 1945, the end of WWII in Germany.

The most common way is 'eine halbe Stunde'.

It refers to 'office hours' or 'consultation hours' for doctors or professors.

Depending on context, 'Unterrichtseinheit' or 'Zeitraum' can be used.

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