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Numbers & TimeMonday 12 October 2026
Es ist Viertel nach zwei
Pronunciation: es ist FEER-tel nahkh TSVYE
Meaning: It is quarter past two
In German-speaking countries, telling time uses 'Viertel' (quarter) and 'nach' (past) for times before the half-hour, making this phrase essential for everyday communication.
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