A0: Lesson 22 - Time and Clock

Learn to tell time in Dutch!

Learn Time and Clock Vocabulary

Uur - Hour, Minuut - Minute, Klok - Clock

Het is één uur. - It is one o’clock.

Het is half twee. - It is half past one.

Het is tien voor drie. - It is ten minutes before three.

Learn Sentence Examples

De trein vertrekt om drie uur. - The train leaves at three o’clock.

Het is nu kwart over vier. - It is now quarter past four.

Ik heb een afspraak om half zes. - I have an appointment at half past five.

Practice

What does "Het is kwart over twee" mean?

Cultural Note

Did you know? The Dutch are known for their punctuality—always be on time for appointments by mastering these time expressions!

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