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How to Say ‘It is three o'clock.’ in German

Es ist drei Uhr.

es ist dry oor

[es ist dry oor]

🇩🇪 In Germany: Timetables, shops and appointments use the 24-hour clock, so 3 p.m. is written and announced as fünfzehn Uhr. In casual talk people still say drei Uhr.

Phrase Breakdown

Es ist

es ist

It is

The start of most time statements. Link the two words smoothly: 'es-ist'.

Example

Es ist spät.

It is late.

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.

drei Uhr.

dry oor

three o'clock

'drei' sounds like 'dry', with a rolled or throaty 'r'. 'Uhr' sounds like 'oor'.

Example

Wir essen um drei Uhr.

We eat at three o'clock.

Words in this phrase

drei

[dry]

three

The number 3, often used when stating a price in a café or bakery.

Example

Drei Euro für den Kaffee mit Hafermilch sind okay.

Three euros for the coffee with oat milk are okay.

Uhr

[oor]

o'clock

Used when telling the time.

Example

Zehn Uhr ist in diesem Hotel eigentlich Ruhezeit.

Ten o'clock is normally quiet time in this hotel.

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