Czech · Numbers & Time
hodina
hour / lesson
Beginnernoun · f
Definition
A unit of time equal to 60 minutes; also a class period.
Example
Schůzka trvá jednu hodinu.
The meeting lasts one hour.
Etymology
'Hodina' has its roots in the Proto-Slavic '*godьna', which originally meant hour or lesson. It reflects the organization of time in Slavic cultures.
How & Where It’s Used
'Hodina' is prevalent in educational settings and daily conversation, applicable in both formal and informal contexts.