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Introduction

In this lesson, we will delve into the topic of telling time in Western Frisian. Being able to express the time is an essential skill in any language, and it allows us to communicate effectively and navigate our daily lives. By the end of this lesson, you will have a solid understanding of how to tell time in Western Frisian, including how to express hours, minutes, and seconds. Let's get started!

The Basics: Hours

To express the hours in Western Frisian, we use the 24-hour clock system. This means that instead of using the AM and PM system, we simply count the hours from 0 to 24. Here are the numbers from 0 to 24 in Western Frisian:

Western Frisian	Pronunciation	English
nul	[nul]	zero
ien	[in]	one
twa	[twa]	two
trije	[triə]	three
fjouwer	[fjʌwər]	four
fiif	[fiːf]	five
seis	[sɛis]	six
sân	[san]	seven
acht	[ɑxt]	eight
njoggen	[njoɣən]	nine
tsien	[tsiːən]	ten
alve	[ɑlvə]	eleven
tolve	[tɔlvə]	twelve
trettjin	[trɛtːjin]	thirteen
fjirtjin	[fjɪrtːjin]	fourteen
fyftjin	[fɪftːjin]	fifteen
sechtjin	[sɛxtːjin]	sixteen
santjin	[santːjin]	seventeen
achttjin	[ɑxttːjin]	eighteen
njoggentjin	[njoɣəntːjin]	nineteen
tweintich	[tweintəx]	twenty
ienentweintich	[inəntweintəx]	twenty-one
tweintich en twa	[tweintəx ən twa]	twenty-two
tweintich en trije	[tweintəx ən triə]	twenty-three
tweintich en fjouwer	[tweintəx ən fjʌwər]	twenty-four

Now that we know the numbers from 0 to 24, we can use them to express different hours of the day. Here are a few examples:

• It is 8 o'clock.

It is "acht oere."

• It is 13:30 (1:30 PM).

It is "trettjin oere tritich" or "ien-en-trettich oere."

• It is 20:15 (8:15 PM).

It is "twintich oere fyftjin" or "acht-en-fyftjin oere."

• It is 24:00 (midnight).

It is "tweintich oere nul" or "midsnacht."

Minutes and Seconds

In addition to expressing the hours, we also need to learn how to express the minutes and seconds in Western Frisian. Here are the numbers from 1 to 60 to help us with that:

Western Frisian	Pronunciation	English
ien	[in]	one
twa	[twa]	two
trije	[triə]	three
fjouwer	[fjʌwər]	four
fiif	[fiːf]	five
seis	[sɛis]	six
sân	[san]	seven
acht	[ɑxt]	eight
njoggen	[njoɣən]	nine
tsien	[tsiːən]	ten
alve	[ɑlvə]	eleven
tolve	[tɔlvə]	twelve
trettjin	[trɛtːjin]	thirteen
fjirtjin	[fjɪrtːjin]	fourteen
fyftjin	[fɪftːjin]	fifteen
sechtjin	[sɛxtːjin]	sixteen
santjin	[santːjin]	seventeen
achttjin	[ɑxttːjin]	eighteen
njoggentjin	[njoɣəntːjin]	nineteen
tweintich	[tweintəx]	twenty
tweintich ien	[tweintəx in]	twenty-one
tweintich twa	[tweintəx twa]	twenty-two
tweintich trije	[tweintəx triə]	twenty-three
tweintich fjouwer	[tweintəx fjʌwər]	twenty-four
tweintich fiif	[tweintəx fiːf]	twenty-five
tweintich seis	[tweintəx sɛis]	twenty-six
tweintich sân	[tweintəx san]	twenty-seven
tweintich acht	[tweintəx ɑxt]	twenty-eight
tweintich njoggen	[tweintəx njoɣən]	twenty-nine
tritich	[tritːix]	thirty
fjirtich	[fjɪrtːix]	forty
fyftich	[fɪftːix]	fifty
seisich	[sɛisix]	sixty

To express the minutes, we simply combine the numbers from 1 to 60 with the word "minuten" (minutes). Here are a few examples:

• It is 8:05 AM.

It is "acht oere fiif minuten."

• It is 13:20 (1:20 PM).

It is "trettjin oere tweintich minuten" or "ien-en-tweintich oere."

• It is 20:45 (8:45 PM).

It is "twintich oere fyftich fiif minuten" or "acht-en-fyftich fiif minuten."

• It is 24:59.

It is "tweintich oere njoggen-en-fjirtich minuten" or "tolve-en-een-en-vijftig minuten."

To express the seconds, we follow the same pattern and use the numbers from 1 to 60 with the word "sekonden" (seconds). Here are a few examples:

• It is 8:05:10 AM.

It is "acht oere fiif minuten tsien sekonden."

• It is 13:20:30 (1:20:30 PM).

It is "trettjin oere tweintich minuten tritich sekonden" or "ien-en-tweintich oere."

• It is 20:45:59 (8:45:59 PM).

It is "twintich oere fyftich fiif minuten njoggen-en-fjirtich sekonden" or "acht-en-fyftich fiif-en-vijftig sekonden."

• It is 24:59:59.

It is "tweintich oere njoggen-en-fjirtich minuten njoggen-en-vijftig sekonden" or "tolve-en-een-en-vijftig-en-negen-en-vijftig sekonden."

Cultural Insight

In Western Frisian culture, punctuality is highly valued. It is important to be on time for appointments, meetings, and social gatherings. Being late is often seen as a sign of disrespect. Therefore, having a good understanding of how to tell time in Western Frisian will help you navigate social situations and show respect to others.

Additionally, it's worth noting that the Western Frisian language has been influenced by its geographical location and historical context. The region of Friesland, where Western Frisian is spoken, has a rich maritime history. This means that many Western Frisian words and expressions related to time have nautical origins. For example, the word for "clock" in Western Frisian is "klok," which is derived from the Dutch word for "bell" or "ship's bell."

Practice Exercises

Now it's time to practice what you've learned! Complete the following exercises to reinforce your understanding of telling time in Western Frisian.

Exercise 1: Match the Time Match the Western Frisian phrases with their English translations.

1. acht oere || a. 3:30 PM 2. tweintich oere || b. 7:00 AM 3. elf oere fyftjin || c. 12:45 PM 4. trije oere tweintich || d. 10:00 PM 5. tsien oere fjouwer || e. 8:30 AM

Solution: 1. a - b 2. b - d 3. c - e 4. d - a 5. e - c

Exercise 2: Fill in the Blanks Fill in the blanks with the correct Western Frisian words to complete the sentences.

1. It is ______ oere twa minuten. 2. It is ______ oere fjirtich sekonden. 3. It is ______ oere tritich minuten njoggen-en-sechstich sekonden. 4. It is ______ oere sechstjin minuten fyftich-njoggen sekonden. 5. It is ______ oere njoggen-en-tritich minuten tolve sekonden.

Solution: 1. ien 2. alve 3. tweintich 4. santjin 5. fjouwer

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully learned how to tell time in Western Frisian. This skill will greatly enhance your ability to communicate in everyday situations and navigate the Western Frisian-speaking world. Remember to practice telling time regularly to reinforce your knowledge. Keep up the great work!

Table of Contents - Western Frisian Course - 0 to A1

• Course Presentation

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Introduction to Western Frisian

• Alphabet and Pronunciation
• Basic Sentence Structure

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Greetings and Introductions

• Common Greetings
• Introducing Yourself

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Nouns and Articles

• Noun Gender and Plurals
• Definite and Indefinite Articles

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Numbers and Time

• Numbers 1-20
• Telling Time

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Adjectives and Adverbs

• Descriptive Adjectives
• Comparative and Superlative

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Family and Relationships

• Family Members
• Describing Relationships

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Pronouns and Prepositions

• Personal Pronouns
• Prepositions of Place

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Food and Dining

• Common Foods
• At the Restaurant

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Verbs and Tenses

• Regular Verbs
• Irregular Verbs

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Travel and Transportation

• Modes of Transportation
• Asking for Directions

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Western Frisian Traditions

• Holidays and Celebrations
• Traditional Foods

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Hobbies and Leisure Activities

• Common Hobbies
• Discussing Leisure Activities

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Conjunctions and Interjections

• Coordinating Conjunctions
• Interjections

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Weather and Seasons

• Describing Weather
• Seasons and Months

Sources

• Western-frisian

Other Lessons

• Geography
• Express Surprise
• Animals
• Days of the Week
• Drinks
• Common Greetings
• Food
• Family Members
• Seasons and Months
• Fruits

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