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Numbers & TimeTuesday 22 September 2026

Es ist Viertel nach zwei

Pronunciation: es ist FEER-tel nahkh tsvye

Meaning: It is quarter past two

In German-speaking countries, time is often expressed using quarter hours (Viertel) and half hours (halb), making this phrase essential for everyday communication about scheduling and appointments.

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