Use time words to make appointments, arrange travel and talk about your day. Practise with the flashcards below, then say a time that matters to you.
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Telling the time
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Seasons and time
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Days of the week
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Months
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Telling the time
Het is twee uur. — It is two o’clock. Het is kwart over twee. — It is a quarter past two. Het is half drie. — It is half past two (2:30), halfway to three. Het is kwart voor drie. — It is a quarter to three.
For an appointment, om means “at”: De les begint om twee uur. Timetables often use the 24-hour clock: 14.30 is 2:30 in the afternoon.
Check your understanding
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