rund um die Uhr

/ʁʊnt ʊm diː uːɐ̯/
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Expresses the idea “around the clock” in everyday German.

Examples

  • Sie sagte zum Abschied: rund um die Uhr.
    The expression means around the clock.
  • Lernende verwenden „rund um die Uhr“ im Alltag.
    The example illustrates around the clock.
  • Der Ausdruck „rund um die Uhr“ passt hier gut.
    Here the intended idea is around the clock.
  • Im Gespräch hörte ich „rund um die Uhr“.
    In this context it conveys around the clock.
  • Er antwortete einfach: rund um die Uhr.
    The speaker uses around the clock.

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Meanings

Meaning

everyday
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Expresses the idea “around the clock” in everyday German.

Examples

  • Sie sagte zum Abschied: rund um die Uhr.
    The expression means around the clock.
  • Der Ausdruck „rund um die Uhr“ passt hier gut.
    Here the intended idea is around the clock.
  • Im Gespräch hörte ich „rund um die Uhr“.
    In this context it conveys around the clock.
  • Er antwortete einfach: rund um die Uhr.
    The speaker uses around the clock.
  • Lernende verwenden „rund um die Uhr“ im Alltag.
    The example illustrates around the clock.

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Etymology

A fixed German combination whose words together carry the established meaning “around the clock”.

FAQ

What does rund um die Uhr mean?

Expresses the idea “around the clock” in everyday German.

How is rund um die Uhr used?

A standard German term used in everyday communication.

Is rund um die Uhr common?

A standard German term used in everyday communication.

How is rund um die Uhr pronounced?

It is pronounced as shown in the entry: rund um die Uhr.

What should learners remember?

Expresses the idea “around the clock” in everyday German.

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