German · Numbers & Time
Stunde
Hour
Beginnernoun
Definition
A unit of time equal to 60 minutes.
Example
Die Reise dauert eine Stunde.
The journey takes one hour.
Etymology
'Stunde' comes from the Old High German 'stunda', which is rooted in the Latin 'stunda', signifying a measure of time.
How & Where It’s Used
'Stunde' is frequently used in everyday conversation and writing across both informal and formal contexts, with no notable regional distinctions.