⏰ Learn German Vocabulary: Zeit – Talking About Time in German (A1)

 

⏰ Learn German Vocabulary: Zeit – Talking About Time in German (A1)

✨ Hallo Sprachheldin, hallo Sprachheld!
How do you tell time in German? Knowing how to talk about time, days, dates, and schedules is essential for everyday conversations and understanding German life. Let’s explore the most important A1 Zeit vocabulary together!

👉 Start the “Zeit” vocabulary challenge here


🕒 Why is Zeit vocabulary so important?

From making appointments to talking about your daily routine, time is everywhere in language. Mastering German time vocabulary helps you:

  • Tell and ask about the time → Wie spät ist es?

  • Talk about days of the week, months, and dates

  • Understand schedules and timetables

  • Use common expressions about time, like heute, morgen, gestern

Do you find telling time in German tricky? What’s your biggest challenge with time vocabulary? Share your experience in the comments below — your story might help others!


📅 What will you learn in the “Zeit” vocabulary challenge?

Here are some key words and phrases from this topic:

German WordEnglishExample Sentence
die Uhrclock / watchWie viel Uhr ist es?
die StundehourIch arbeite acht Stunden am Tag.
die MinuteminuteDer Film dauert 90 Minuten.
der TagdayHeute ist ein schöner Tag.
die WocheweekWir treffen uns nächste Woche.
der MonatmonthMein Geburtstag ist im Mai.
gesternyesterdayGestern war ich im Park.
heutetodayHeute habe ich frei.
morgentomorrowMorgen fahre ich nach Berlin.

Which of these words do you already know? Which ones would you like to practice more? Drop a comment below!


🕰️ How to practice German time vocabulary effectively?

Try these tips to remember time-related words naturally:

  • Ask and answer questions with friends or classmates:
    “Wie spät ist es?” and “Es ist halb zwei.”

  • Use flashcards for days of the week and months

  • Practice reading German schedules, like bus or train timetables

  • Write a daily diary in simple German, mentioning time and dates

What methods help YOU the most? Share your favorite study hacks in the comments — we’re eager to learn from you!


💬 Your questions and feedback matter!

Have questions about telling time in German? Confused about viertel nach vs halb? Struggling with the cases in time expressions? Don’t hesitate to ask! We’re here to help you every step of the way.

Please leave your questions, experiences, and feedback below. Your input helps us improve our lessons and support your German journey better.


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🚀 Ready to master telling time in German?

👉 Start the Zeit vocabulary challenge now!

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🌟 Schritt für Schritt zur Sprachsicherheit!
Keep practicing, keep asking questions, and soon you’ll tell time like a native German speaker.

Bis zum nächsten Mal!
Your Konnektoren Team

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