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Welcome to the lesson on using time expressions in German! Understanding how to express time is crucial for communicating effectively in any language, and German is no exception. Being able to discuss when events happen, their duration, and their frequency can significantly enhance your conversations.

In this lesson, we will explore how to use time expressions with verbs and other elements in a sentence. We’ll cover a variety of time-related vocabulary and structures, ensuring you have the tools to express yourself clearly about time-related matters in German.

Here’s what we’ll cover in this lesson:

Understanding Time Expressions: What they are and why they matter

Types of Time Expressions: Different categories and their uses

Examples: Practical examples to illustrate the concepts

Exercises: Opportunities for you to practice your new skills

Let’s dive into the fascinating world of time expressions in German!

Understanding Time Expressions[edit | edit source]

Time expressions are words or phrases that help us indicate when something happens, how long it lasts, or how often it occurs. In German, these expressions can be quite versatile, and mastering them will allow you to form more complex sentences.

Here are some common categories of time expressions:

Specific Times: e.g., "um 8 Uhr" (at 8 o'clock)

Days: e.g., "am Montag" (on Monday)

Months/Seasons: e.g., "im Januar" (in January), "im Sommer" (in summer)

Frequency: e.g., "jeden Tag" (every day), "manchmal" (sometimes)

Understanding these expressions is key to being able to communicate effectively in everyday conversations.

Types of Time Expressions[edit | edit source]

Let’s take a closer look at the different types of time expressions you will encounter:

Specific Times[edit | edit source]

Specific times indicate an exact moment when something occurs. Here are some examples:

German	Pronunciation	English
um 8 Uhr	um aʊχ uːɐ	at 8 o'clock
um 12 Uhr mittags	um tsvaɪlf uːɐ ˈmɪtaːks	at noon
um 6 Uhr abends	um zɛks uːɐ ˈaːbɛnts	at 6 p.m.
um Mitternacht	um ˈmɪtɐnaxt	at midnight

Days of the Week[edit | edit source]

Days of the week help us specify when an event occurs:

German	Pronunciation	English
am Montag	ʔam ˈmoːnˌtaːk	on Monday
am Dienstag	ʔam ˈdiːnˌstaːk	on Tuesday
am Mittwoch	ʔam ˈmɪtˌvɔχ	on Wednesday
am Freitag	ʔam ˈfraɪˌtaːk	on Friday

Months and Seasons[edit | edit source]

Months and seasons are also important for discussing time:

German	Pronunciation	English
im Januar	ɪm ˈjaːnuˌaʁ	in January
im Februar	ɪm ˈfeːbʁuˌaʁ	in February
im Sommer	ɪm ˈzɔmɐ	in summer
im Winter	ɪm ˈvɪntɐ	in winter

Frequency Expressions[edit | edit source]

These expressions indicate how often something happens:

German	Pronunciation	English
jeden Tag	ˈjeːdən taːk	every day
manchmal	ˈmançmal	sometimes
selten	ˈzɛltən	rarely
immer	ˈɪmɐ	always

Practical Examples[edit | edit source]

Now that we have covered the types of time expressions, let's look at some sentences that illustrate their use.

German	Pronunciation	English
Ich gehe um 8 Uhr zur Schule.	ɪç ˈɡeːə ʔum aʊχ uːɐ tsuːʁ ˈʃuːlə	I go to school at 8 o'clock.
Am Montag habe ich einen Termin.	ʔam ˈmoːnˌtaːk ˈhaːbə ɪç ˈaɪnən tɛʁˈmiːn	I have an appointment on Monday.
Im Sommer fahren wir oft ans Meer.	ɪm ˈzɔmɐ ˈfaːʁən viːɐ ɔft ans meːɐ	In summer, we often go to the sea.
Ich mache das manchmal.	ɪç ˈmaχə das ˈmançmal	I do that sometimes.
Um Mitternacht gehe ich schlafen.	ʔum ˈmɪtɐnaxt ˈɡeːə ɪç ˈʃlaːfən	At midnight, I go to sleep.

Exercises[edit | edit source]

Now it’s time for you to put your knowledge into practice! Below are some exercises designed to help you apply what you’ve learned about time expressions.

Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks[edit | edit source]

Complete the sentences with appropriate time expressions.

1. Ich gehe __________ zur Arbeit. (e.g., every day)

2. __________ habe ich einen Termin. (Monday)

3. Wir essen __________ zu Abend. (6 p.m.)

4. __________ ist mein Geburtstag. (in July)

5. Ich mache das __________. (sometimes)

Solutions for Exercise 1[edit | edit source]

1. Ich gehe jeden Tag zur Arbeit.

2. Am Montag habe ich einen Termin.

3. Wir essen um 18 Uhr zu Abend.

4. Im Juli ist mein Geburtstag.

5. Ich mache das manchmal.

Exercise 2: Matching Time Expressions[edit | edit source]

Match the German time expressions with their English translations.

1. um 10 Uhr

2. im Winter

3. jeden Freitag

4. manchmal

5. am Dienstag

| German Expression || English Translation

|-

| a) every Friday ||

| b) sometimes ||

| c) on Tuesday ||

| d) at 10 o'clock ||

| e) in winter ||

Solutions for Exercise 2[edit | edit source]

1. um 10 Uhr - d) at 10 o'clock

2. im Winter - e) in winter

3. jeden Freitag - a) every Friday

4. manchmal - b) sometimes

5. am Dienstag - c) on Tuesday

Exercise 3: Sentence Creation[edit | edit source]

Create sentences using the following time expressions:

1. um 7 Uhr

2. im Januar

3. am Sonntag

4. jeden Abend

5. manchmal

Solutions for Exercise 3[edit | edit source]

1. Ich stehe um 7 Uhr auf. (I get up at 7 o'clock.)

2. Mein Urlaub ist im Januar. (My vacation is in January.)

3. Wir gehen am Sonntag ins Kino. (We go to the cinema on Sunday.)

4. Ich lese jeden Abend ein Buch. (I read a book every evening.)

5. Manchmal gehe ich früh schlafen. (Sometimes, I go to bed early.)

Exercise 4: Correct the Mistakes[edit | edit source]

Identify and correct the mistakes in the following sentences.

1. Ich gehe um 6 Uhr morgens zur Schule.

2. Am Freitag ich habe einen Termin.

3. Wir gehen im Sommer oft ins Schwimmbad.

4. Ich mache das immer.

5. Um 9 Uhr abends ich gehe schlafen.

Solutions for Exercise 4[edit | edit source]

1. Correct: Ich gehe um 6 Uhr morgens zur Schule. (No correction needed)

2. Correct: Am Freitag habe ich einen Termin.

3. Correct: Wir gehen im Sommer oft ins Schwimmbad. (No correction needed)

4. Correct: Ich mache das manchmal. (Change "immer" to "manchmal")

5. Correct: Um 9 Uhr abends gehe ich schlafen.

Exercise 5: Translation Challenge[edit | edit source]

Translate the following sentences into German.

1. I will visit my friend on Saturday.

2. We always eat dinner at 7 p.m.

3. My birthday is in December.

4. Sometimes I go for a walk in the park.

5. I have a meeting at 3 o'clock.

Solutions for Exercise 5[edit | edit source]

1. Ich besuche meinen Freund am Samstag.

2. Wir essen immer zu Abend um 19 Uhr.

3. Mein Geburtstag ist im Dezember.

4. Manchmal gehe ich spazieren im Park.

5. Ich habe ein Meeting um 15 Uhr.

Exercise 6: True or False[edit | edit source]

Decide if the following statements are true or false according to the time expressions learned.

1. "im Sommer" means "in summer". (True)

2. "jeden Tag" means "every week". (False)

3. "um Mitternacht" means "at midnight". (True)

4. "am Montag" means "on Sunday". (False)

5. "manchmal" means "often". (False)

Solutions for Exercise 6[edit | edit source]

1. True

2. False

3. True

4. False

5. False

Exercise 7: Create a Dialogue[edit | edit source]

Write a short dialogue using at least three different time expressions.

Solutions for Exercise 7[edit | edit source]

A: Wann gehst du zur Schule? (When do you go to school?)

B: Ich gehe um 8 Uhr. (I go at 8 o'clock.)

A: Und wann hast du Ferien? (And when do you have vacation?)

B: Im Sommer habe ich Ferien. (I have vacation in summer.)

A: Gehst du manchmal ins Kino? (Do you sometimes go to the cinema?)

B: Ja, manchmal am Freitag. (Yes, sometimes on Friday.)

Exercise 8: Fill in the Table[edit | edit source]

Fill in the table with the correct time expressions.

| Time Expression || German || English

|-

| Specific Time || __________ || __________

| Days of the Week || __________ || __________

| Frequency || __________ || __________

| Month || __________ || __________

Solutions for Exercise 8[edit | edit source]

| Time Expression || German || English

|-

| Specific Time || um 5 Uhr || at 5 o'clock

|-

| Days of the Week || am Mittwoch || on Wednesday

|-

| Frequency || jeden Samstag || every Saturday

|-

| Month || im April || in April

Exercise 9: Choose the Correct Expression[edit | edit source]

Choose the correct time expression to complete the sentence.

1. Ich mache das __________. (a) jeden Tag (b) manchmal

2. __________ ist mein Geburtstag. (a) Am Freitag (b) Im Mai

3. Wir treffen uns __________. (a) um 3 Uhr (b) jeden Montag

Solutions for Exercise 9[edit | edit source]

1. Ich mache das (b) manchmal.

2. (b) Im Mai ist mein Geburtstag.

3. Wir treffen uns (a) um 3 Uhr.

Exercise 10: Writing Practice[edit | edit source]

Write a short paragraph about your daily routine, including at least three time expressions.

Solutions for Exercise 10[edit | edit source]

Example paragraph:

Ich stehe jeden Morgen um 7 Uhr auf. Um 8 Uhr gehe ich zur Arbeit. Am Freitag habe ich immer einen Termin. Manchmal gehe ich nach der Arbeit ins Kino.

(I get up every morning at 7 o'clock. At 8 o'clock, I go to work. On Friday, I always have an appointment. Sometimes, I go to the cinema after work.)

Congratulations on completing this lesson on time expressions in German! By now, you should feel more comfortable using various time-related vocabulary and structures in your conversations. Keep practicing, and soon it will become second nature to you!

Table of Contents - German Course - 0 to A1[edit source]

Course Presentation

Basic Sentence Structures

Greetings and Introduction

Definite and Indefinite Articles

Numbers, Dates and Time

Verbs and Conjugation

Family and Friends

Prepositions

Food and Drinks

Germany and German-Speaking Countries

Pronouns and Possessives

Travel and Transportation

Modal Verbs

Shopping and Clothes

Music and Entertainment

Adjectives

Health and Body

Time and Temporal Prepositions

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+Welcome to the lesson on using time expressions in German! Understanding how to express time is crucial for communicating effectively in any language, and German is no exception. Being able to discuss when events happen, their duration, and their frequency can significantly enhance your conversations.
+In this lesson, we will explore how to use time expressions with verbs and other elements in a sentence. We’ll cover a variety of time-related vocabulary and structures, ensuring you have the tools to express yourself clearly about time-related matters in German.
+Here’s what we’ll cover in this lesson:
+* '''Understanding Time Expressions''': What they are and why they matter
+* '''Types of Time Expressions''': Different categories and their uses
+* '''Examples''': Practical examples to illustrate the concepts
+* '''Exercises''': Opportunities for you to practice your new skills
-<div class="pg_page_title">German Grammar → Time and Temporal Prepositions → Using Time Expressions</div>
+Let’s dive into the fascinating world of time expressions in German!
 __TOC__
-As a continuation of our German grammar lessons, we will now focus on an essential aspect of language usage: time expressions. In this lesson, you will learn how to use time expressions with verbs and other sentence elements. This knowledge will allow you to effectively communicate time-related information in German.
+=== Understanding Time Expressions ===
+Time expressions are words or phrases that help us indicate when something happens, how long it lasts, or how often it occurs. In German, these expressions can be quite versatile, and mastering them will allow you to form more complex sentences.
+Here are some common categories of time expressions:
+* '''Specific Times''': e.g., "um 8 Uhr" (at 8 o'clock)
+* '''Days''': e.g., "am Montag" (on Monday)
+* '''Months/Seasons''': e.g., "im Januar" (in January), "im Sommer" (in summer)
+* '''Frequency''': e.g., "jeden Tag" (every day), "manchmal" (sometimes)
+Understanding these expressions is key to being able to communicate effectively in everyday conversations.
+=== Types of Time Expressions ===
+Let’s take a closer look at the different types of time expressions you will encounter:
+==== Specific Times ====
+Specific times indicate an exact moment when something occurs. Here are some examples:
+{| class="wikitable"
+! German !! Pronunciation !! English
+|-
+| um 8 Uhr || um aʊχ uːɐ || at 8 o'clock
+|-
+| um 12 Uhr mittags || um tsvaɪlf uːɐ ˈmɪtaːks || at noon
+|-
+| um 6 Uhr abends || um zɛks uːɐ ˈaːbɛnts || at 6 p.m.
+|-
+| um Mitternacht || um ˈmɪtɐnaxt || at midnight
+|}
+==== Days of the Week ====
+Days of the week help us specify when an event occurs:
+{| class="wikitable"
+! German !! Pronunciation !! English
+|-
+| am Montag || ʔam ˈmoːnˌtaːk || on Monday
+|-
+| am Dienstag || ʔam ˈdiːnˌstaːk || on Tuesday
+|-
+| am Mittwoch || ʔam ˈmɪtˌvɔχ || on Wednesday
+|-
+| am Freitag || ʔam ˈfraɪˌtaːk || on Friday
+|}
+==== Months and Seasons ====
+Months and seasons are also important for discussing time:
+{| class="wikitable"
+! German !! Pronunciation !! English
+|-
+| im Januar || ɪm ˈjaːnuˌaʁ || in January
+|-
+| im Februar || ɪm ˈfeːbʁuˌaʁ || in February
+|-
+| im Sommer || ɪm ˈzɔmɐ || in summer
+|-
+| im Winter || ɪm ˈvɪntɐ || in winter
+|}
+==== Frequency Expressions ====
+These expressions indicate how often something happens:
+{| class="wikitable"
+! German !! Pronunciation !! English
+|-
+| jeden Tag || ˈjeːdən taːk || every day
+|-
+| manchmal || ˈmançmal || sometimes
+|-
+| selten || ˈzɛltən || rarely
+|-
+| immer || ˈɪmɐ || always
+|}
+=== Practical Examples ===
+Now that we have covered the types of time expressions, let's look at some sentences that illustrate their use.
+{| class="wikitable"
+! German !! Pronunciation !! English
+|-
+| Ich gehe um 8 Uhr zur Schule. || ɪç ˈɡeːə ʔum aʊχ uːɐ tsuːʁ ˈʃuːlə || I go to school at 8 o'clock.
+|-
+| Am Montag habe ich einen Termin. || ʔam ˈmoːnˌtaːk ˈhaːbə ɪç ˈaɪnən tɛʁˈmiːn || I have an appointment on Monday.
+|-
+| Im Sommer fahren wir oft ans Meer. || ɪm ˈzɔmɐ ˈfaːʁən viːɐ ɔft ans meːɐ || In summer, we often go to the sea.
+|-
+| Ich mache das manchmal. || ɪç ˈmaχə das ˈmançmal || I do that sometimes.
+|-
+| Um Mitternacht gehe ich schlafen. || ʔum ˈmɪtɐnaxt ˈɡeːə ɪç ˈʃlaːfən || At midnight, I go to sleep.
+|}
+=== Exercises ===
+Now it’s time for you to put your knowledge into practice! Below are some exercises designed to help you apply what you’ve learned about time expressions.
+==== Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks ====
+Complete the sentences with appropriate time expressions.
+. Ich gehe __________ zur Arbeit. (e.g., every day)
+. __________ habe ich einen Termin. (Monday)
+. Wir essen __________ zu Abend. (6 p.m.)
+. __________ ist mein Geburtstag. (in July)
+. Ich mache das __________. (sometimes)
+=== Solutions for Exercise 1 ===
+. Ich gehe '''jeden Tag''' zur Arbeit.
+. '''Am Montag''' habe ich einen Termin.
+. Wir essen '''um 18 Uhr''' zu Abend.
+. '''Im Juli''' ist mein Geburtstag.
+. Ich mache das '''manchmal'''.
+==== Exercise 2: Matching Time Expressions ====
+Match the German time expressions with their English translations.
+. um 10 Uhr
+. im Winter
+. jeden Freitag
+. manchmal
+. am Dienstag
+| German Expression || English Translation
+|-
-<span link>Take a moment to explore these relevant pages as you conclude this lesson: [[Language/German/Grammar/Pronouns-in-German|Pronouns in German]] & [[Language/German/Grammar/Verb-Forms|Verb Forms]].</span>
+| a) every Friday ||
-== Time Expressions ==
-When speaking or writing in German, it is crucial to be able to accurately convey the time at which an action occurs. Time expressions are used to indicate the time of day, week, month, year, or any other unit of time in relation to verb usage. The most common time expressions include:
+| b) sometimes ||
-* heute (today)
+| c) on Tuesday ||
-* morgen (tomorrow)
-* gestern (yesterday)
-* in der Nacht (at night)
-* am Morgen (in the morning)
-* am Nachmittag (in the afternoon)
-* am Abend (in the evening)
-* die Woche (the week)
-* der Monat (the month)
-* das Jahr (the year)
-It is essential to understand which preposition to use with the time expression to make a grammatically correct sentence. For example:
+| d) at 10 o'clock ||
-* Ich gehe am Montag in die Schule. (I go to school on Monday.) Here, we use the preposition "am" to indicate the time on the specific day.
-== Time Expressions with Verbs ==
+| e) in winter ||
-In German, time expressions are used with verbs to create meaningful sentences. These expressions can come at the beginning, middle or end of a sentence. Let's look at some examples:
+=== Solutions for Exercise 2 ===
-* Heute bringe ich die Kinder zur Schule. (Today I am taking the children to school.)
+. um 10 Uhr - d) at 10 o'clock
-* Am Wochenende gehen wir in die Berge. (On the weekend we go to the mountains.)
-* Gestern habe ich viel gearbeitet. (Yesterday I worked a lot.)
-* Im Sommer fahren wir immer ans Meer. (In the summer we always go to the seaside.)
-Notice how the time expression corresponds to the function of the verb in each sentence. This clarity makes it easier to use time expressions effectively to convey time-related information in German.
+. im Winter - e) in winter
-== Practice ==
+. jeden Freitag - a) every Friday
-Here are some exercises to put your new knowledge of time expressions to use:
+. manchmal - b) sometimes
-. Auf welchen Tag freust du dich am meisten im Jahr? (What day are you most looking forward to in the year?)
+. am Dienstag - c) on Tuesday
-. Was machst du heute Abend? (What are you doing tonight?)
-. Welchen Tag haben wir gestern? (What day was yesterday?)
-. Wann stehst du normalerweise auf? (What time do you usually wake up?)
-. Bist du am Wochenende viel beschäftigt? (Are you busy on the weekend?)
-<span class='maj'></span>
+==== Exercise 3: Sentence Creation ====
-==Sources==
-* [http://www.dartmouth.edu/~deutsch/Grammatik/Zeit/Time.html Time Expressions in German]
+Create sentences using the following time expressions:
-* [https://www.fluentu.com/blog/german/german-time-phrases-expressions/ 36 Essential German Time Phrases and Expressions for Beginners ...]
-* [https://ielanguages.com/german-time.html German Time Expressions with Pronunciation - ielanguages.com]
+. um 7 Uhr
+. im Januar
+. am Sonntag
+. jeden Abend
+. manchmal
+=== Solutions for Exercise 3 ===
+. Ich stehe '''um 7 Uhr''' auf. (I get up at 7 o'clock.)
+. Mein Urlaub ist '''im Januar'''. (My vacation is in January.)
+. Wir gehen '''am Sonntag''' ins Kino. (We go to the cinema on Sunday.)
+. Ich lese '''jeden Abend''' ein Buch. (I read a book every evening.)
+. '''Manchmal''' gehe ich früh schlafen. (Sometimes, I go to bed early.)
+==== Exercise 4: Correct the Mistakes ====
+Identify and correct the mistakes in the following sentences.
+. Ich gehe um 6 Uhr morgens zur Schule.
+. Am Freitag ich habe einen Termin.
+. Wir gehen im Sommer oft ins Schwimmbad.
+. Ich mache das immer.
+. Um 9 Uhr abends ich gehe schlafen.
+=== Solutions for Exercise 4 ===
+. Correct: Ich gehe '''um 6 Uhr morgens''' zur Schule. (No correction needed)
+. Correct: '''Am Freitag habe''' ich einen Termin.
+. Correct: '''Wir gehen im Sommer oft''' ins Schwimmbad. (No correction needed)
+. Correct: '''Ich mache das manchmal.''' (Change "immer" to "manchmal")
+. Correct: '''Um 9 Uhr abends gehe''' ich schlafen.
+==== Exercise 5: Translation Challenge ====
+Translate the following sentences into German.
+. I will visit my friend on Saturday.
+. We always eat dinner at 7 p.m.
+. My birthday is in December.
+. Sometimes I go for a walk in the park.
+. I have a meeting at 3 o'clock.
+=== Solutions for Exercise 5 ===
+. Ich besuche meinen Freund '''am Samstag.'''
+. Wir essen immer zu Abend '''um 19 Uhr.'''
+. Mein Geburtstag ist '''im Dezember.'''
+. Manchmal gehe ich spazieren '''im Park.'''
+. Ich habe ein Meeting '''um 15 Uhr.'''
+==== Exercise 6: True or False ====
+Decide if the following statements are true or false according to the time expressions learned.
+. "im Sommer" means "in summer". (True)
+. "jeden Tag" means "every week". (False)
+. "um Mitternacht" means "at midnight". (True)
+. "am Montag" means "on Sunday". (False)
+. "manchmal" means "often". (False)
+=== Solutions for Exercise 6 ===
+. True
+. False
+. True
+. False
+. False
+==== Exercise 7: Create a Dialogue ====
+Write a short dialogue using at least three different time expressions.
+=== Solutions for Exercise 7 ===
+A: '''Wann gehst du zur Schule?''' (When do you go to school?)
+B: '''Ich gehe um 8 Uhr.''' (I go at 8 o'clock.)
+A: '''Und wann hast du Ferien?''' (And when do you have vacation?)
+B: '''Im Sommer habe ich Ferien.''' (I have vacation in summer.)
+A: '''Gehst du manchmal ins Kino?''' (Do you sometimes go to the cinema?)
+B: '''Ja, manchmal am Freitag.''' (Yes, sometimes on Friday.)
+==== Exercise 8: Fill in the Table ====
+Fill in the table with the correct time expressions.
+| Time Expression || German || English
+|-
+| Specific Time || __________ || __________
+| Days of the Week || __________ || __________
+| Frequency || __________ || __________
+| Month || __________ || __________
+=== Solutions for Exercise 8 ===
+| Time Expression || German || English
+|-
+| Specific Time || um 5 Uhr || at 5 o'clock
+|-
+| Days of the Week || am Mittwoch || on Wednesday
+|-
+| Frequency || jeden Samstag || every Saturday
+|-
+| Month || im April || in April
+==== Exercise 9: Choose the Correct Expression ====
+Choose the correct time expression to complete the sentence.
+. Ich mache das __________. (a) jeden Tag (b) manchmal
+. __________ ist mein Geburtstag. (a) Am Freitag (b) Im Mai
+. Wir treffen uns __________. (a) um 3 Uhr (b) jeden Montag
+=== Solutions for Exercise 9 ===
+. Ich mache das '''(b) manchmal.'''
+. '''(b) Im Mai''' ist mein Geburtstag.
+. Wir treffen uns '''(a) um 3 Uhr.'''
+==== Exercise 10: Writing Practice ====
+Write a short paragraph about your daily routine, including at least three time expressions.
+=== Solutions for Exercise 10 ===
+Example paragraph:
+'''Ich stehe jeden Morgen um 7 Uhr auf. Um 8 Uhr gehe ich zur Arbeit. Am Freitag habe ich immer einen Termin. Manchmal gehe ich nach der Arbeit ins Kino.'''
+(I get up every morning at 7 o'clock. At 8 o'clock, I go to work. On Friday, I always have an appointment. Sometimes, I go to the cinema after work.)
+Congratulations on completing this lesson on time expressions in German! By now, you should feel more comfortable using various time-related vocabulary and structures in your conversations. Keep practicing, and soon it will become second nature to you!
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+==Sources==
+* [http://www.dartmouth.edu/~deutsch/Grammatik/Zeit/Time.html Time Expressions in German]
+* [https://www.fluentu.com/blog/german/german-time-phrases-expressions/ 36 Essential German Time Phrases and Expressions for Beginners ...]
+* [https://ielanguages.com/german-time.html German Time Expressions with Pronunciation - ielanguages.com]
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 * [[Language/German/Grammar/Adjectives|Adjectives]]
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