Uhr
watch
The German word for watch is Uhr. It is used to refer to a timepiece worn on the wrist, just like in English. However, it is important to note that Uhr is also the German word for hour, so context is important in understanding the meaning of the word.
Example sentences using: Uhr
Es ist halb neun Uhr
It is half past eight o'clock
In German, when expressing time, the phrase 'halb' followed by a number means it's half an hour till that time. Hence, 'halb neun Uhr' means it's thirty minutes before nine o'clock, which in English is 'half past eight o'clock.'
Die Veranstaltung beginnt um 15 Uhr
The event starts at 15 o'clock
In Germany, the 24-hour format is generally used outside of casual conversations. The phrase 'Die Veranstaltung beginnt um 15 Uhr' is used in a formal context and means 'The event starts at 15 o'clock', following the 24-hour system of telling the time.
Die Uhr an der Wand zeigt zwölf Uhr mittags an
The clock on the wall shows twelve o'clock noon
In this example, the word 'Uhr' is used to refer to both the instrument ('the clock') and the time of the day ('twelve o'clock noon'). This illustrates how 'Uhr' can be used in different contexts while discussing time in German.