Meaning
Stating the time as 3:30.
Cultural Background
Punctuality is highly valued; knowing how to read the time correctly is a basic requirement. Similar to Germany, the 'halb' system is standard. Standard German time-telling is used in formal contexts. The German influence makes this system common.
The Minus One Rule
Whenever you hear 'halb', subtract one from the number to get the hour.
Meaning
Stating the time as 3:30.
The Minus One Rule
Whenever you hear 'halb', subtract one from the number to get the hour.
Test Yourself
What time is 'halb vier'?
Choose the correct time:
Halb vier means halfway to four, which is 3:30.
🎉 Score: /1
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercisesChoose the correct time:
Halb vier means halfway to four, which is 3:30.
🎉 Score: /1
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsNo, it means 3:30. It is half of the way to four.
Related Phrases
Viertel nach drei
similar3:15
Viertel vor vier
similar3:45
