Uhr
/uːr/feminine
The German word for clock is Uhr. Wiktionary also lists Ühra.
Meaning: instrument to measure or keep track of time (noun)
Ways to say it
| German | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Uhr | /uːr/ | feminine |
| Ühra | Alemannic German |
The word Uhr is used generically to refer to a clock, a wristwatch or to indicate the time of day, such as 'o'clock'.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Ühra is a dialectal variation of Uhr used in Alemannic-German speaking regions.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of Uhr is Uhren.
How do you pronounce it?
/uːr/
Did you know?
- The German word Uhr is actually a distant relative of the word 'year'. While it refers to a clock now, its ancient roots link it to the concept of a seasonal cycle.
- Although English speakers use 'hour' to mean a unit of time and 'clock' to mean the machine, German uses Uhr for both the device and the unit of time itself.
Examples in context
- Was sagt die Uhr?What does the clock say?Tatoeba #921004 by Esperantostern, translation #9974430 by sundown
- Zieh die Uhr auf.Wind the clock.Tatoeba #1778990 by Espi, translation #1778759 by Shishir
- Das ist meine Uhr.This clock is mine.Tatoeba #2051002 by Tamy, translation #1768523 by CK
- 166 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Felix and Sarah are looking at a vintage shop window.
- FelixSchau mal, diese Uhr ist toll!Look, this clock is great!
- SarahJa, die Uhr ist wunderschön, Felix.Yes, the clock is beautiful, Felix.
- FelixSoll ich sie für dich kaufen?Should I buy it for you?
- SarahNein, die Uhr ist zu teuer.No, the clock is too expensive.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “clock” translations and entries Uhr, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Uhr, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
