Time words in German, including units of time, expressions, and common phrases for talking about time.
Introducing Time Words
German time vocabulary covers everything from seconds to centuries, as well as common expressions used in daily conversation.
Basic Time Units
The foundation of German time vocabulary includes words for seconds, minutes, hours, days, weeks, months, and years.
Time Expressions
Common German phrases and words used to talk about time, such as “now,” “soon,” “later,” and “always.”
Telling Time
Key vocabulary for asking and telling the time in German, including words for “o’clock,” “quarter,” and “half.”
Days, Weeks, and Months
German words for the days of the week, months of the year, and how to use them in context.
What is 'Sunday' in German?
Sonntag
'Sonntag' means Sunday in German.
How do you say 'week' in German?
Woche
'Woche' means week. 'Monat' is month, 'Tag' is day, and 'Jahr' is year.
Special Time Vocabulary
Additional useful words related to time, such as “midnight,” “noon,” “past,” “to,” and “time zone.”
What is the German word for 'midnight'?
Mitternacht
'Mitternacht' means midnight. 'Mittag' is noon, 'Abend' is evening, and 'Morgen' is morning.
Last updated: Wed Jun 18, 2025
