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How to Say ‘It is five to seven.’ in German

Es ist fünf vor sieben.

es ist fuenf for ZEE-ben

[es ist fuenf for ZEE-ben]

Phrase Breakdown

Es ist

es ist

It is

The fixed opener for telling the time. Link the words: 'es-ist'.

Example

Es ist schon dunkel.

It is already dark.

Words in this phrase

[es]

A neutral pronoun used to refer to a thing previously mentioned.

Example

Es ist ein schöner Tag.

It is a beautiful day.

ist

[ist]

A form of the verb 'sein' used for singular subjects.

Example

Für viele Bewerber Ist ein gutes Teamklima entscheidend.

For many applicants, a good team climate is crucial.

fünf vor sieben.

fuenf for ZEE-ben

five to seven

Round your lips for the 'ü' in 'fünf'. 'vor' sounds like 'for'. 'sieben' is 'ZEE-ben'.

Example

Komm bitte um fünf vor sieben.

Please come at five to seven.

Words in this phrase

fünf

[fuenf]

five

The number 5.

Example

Fünf Jahre sind eine lange Zeit.

Five years are a long time.

vor

[for]

to / before

In clock times, 'vor' means minutes before the hour.

Example

Es ist zehn vor acht.

It is ten to eight.

sieben

[ZEE-ben]

seven

The number seven; often used when giving a reservation time.

Example

Die Reservierung ist um sieben für den Jahrestag.

The reservation is at seven for the anniversary.

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