Dutch · Numbers & Time
het uur
hour
Beginnernoun
Definition
A period of sixty minutes.
Example
Ik wacht al een uur.
I have been waiting for an hour.
Etymology
'Het uur' originates from the Latin word 'hora', evolving through Old French. It reflects the structured division of time fundamental to daily life.
How & Where It’s Used
'Het uur' is commonly found in both formal and informal discourse related to timekeeping, appointments, and scheduling in daily life.