German · Daily Life
Uhrzeit
Time (of day)
Beginnernoun
Definition
The specific hour of the day.
Example
Welche Uhrzeit ist es?
What time is it?
Etymology
The word 'Uhrzeit' combines 'Uhr' (clock) from the Old High German 'oura' and 'Zeit' (time) from the Proto-Germanic '*tīdiz'. This compound reflects the modern understanding of telling the time.
How & Where It’s Used
'Uhrzeit' is mainly used in formal and written contexts, such as in scheduling and discussions around time. It is standard across German-speaking regions without variants.