How to Say ‘What time is it?’ in German
Wie spät ist es?
vee shpayt ist ess
[vee shpayt ist ess]
Phrase Breakdown
Wie
[vee]
how
Question word; in this phrase it is part of asking the time.
Wie spät ist es jetzt?
What time is it now?
spät
[shpayt]
late
Literally 'late,' but in this phrase it helps ask the time.
Wie spät ist es am Bahnhof?
What time is it at the station?
ist
[ist]
is
Form of 'sein' meaning 'is.'
Wie spät ist es bei dir?
What time is it where you are?
es
[ess]
it
Pronoun meaning 'it'; here it refers to the time.
Wie spät ist es dort?
What time is it there?
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