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How to Say ‘What time is it? (alternative)’ in German

Wie viel Uhr ist es?

VEE feel oor ist es

[VEE feel oor ist es]

💬 Usage Tip: wie viel means "how much", so this is literally "how much clock is it?". Swap in Uhr for any time question: Um wie viel Uhr? "at what time?"

Phrase Breakdown

Wie viel Uhr

VEE feel oor

What time (literally: how much clock)

Another way to ask the time. 'viel' sounds like 'feel'.

Example

Wie viel Uhr haben wir?

What time is it?

Words in this phrase

Wie

[VEE]

how

In what way or manner.

Example

Wie geht es dir?

How are you?

viel

[feel]

Much

A large amount or to a great extent.

Example

Er hat viel Energie.

He has much energy.

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.

ist es?

ist es

is it?

Ends the question. Keep it short and connected: 'ist-es'.

Example

Wo ist es?

Where is it?

Words in this phrase

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.

[es]

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

Example

Es ist ein schöner Tag.

It is a beautiful day.

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