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How to Say and Understand Time-Related Notices and Signs

QUESTION
How do you say 'Open from 9 AM to 6 PM' in German?
ANSWER
Geöffnet von 9 Uhr bis 18 Uhr.
QUESTION
What does the sign 'Geschlossen' indicate?
ANSWER
It indicates that the place is closed.
QUESTION
How would you read a timetable that shows 'Abfahrt: 14:30'?
ANSWER
Departure at 14:30 (2:30 PM).
QUESTION
What does a sign saying 'Nur bis 20 Uhr geöffnet' mean?
ANSWER
Open only until 8 PM.
QUESTION
How do you say 'Next train arriving at platform 3' in German?
ANSWER
Der nächste Zug kommt am Bahnsteig 3 an.

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Recognize and interpret signs, notices, and labels related to opening hours, train schedules, and more.

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Mastering this deck enables you to confidently read and understand German signs, notices, and labels related to schedules, opening hours, and transportation. This skill improves your ability to navigate public spaces, plan travel, and respond appropriately to time-sensitive information in real-life situations.

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1
How do you say 'Open from 9 AM to 6 PM' in German?
Geöffnet von 9 Uhr bis 18 Uhr.
Remember 'von' for 'from' and 'bis' for 'to'.
2
What does the sign 'Geschlossen' indicate?
It indicates that the place is closed.
Think of 'geschlossen' as 'closed' in English.
3
How would you read a timetable that shows 'Abfahrt: 14:30'?
Departure at 14:30 (2:30 PM).
Abfahrt = departure; 14:30 is 2:30 PM in 24-hour time.
4
What does a sign saying 'Nur bis 20 Uhr geöffnet' mean?
Open only until 8 PM.
Nur bis = only until.
5
How do you say 'Next train arriving at platform 3' in German?
Der nächste Zug kommt am Bahnsteig 3 an.
Bahnsteig = platform.
6
What is the significance of the time '12:00' on a notice?
It usually indicates noon or a deadline, depending on context.
In 24-hour time, 12:00 is noon; in schedules, it could also be midnight if indicated as 00:00.
7
Translate 'The store is open on Sundays from 10 AM to 4 PM' into German.
Der Laden ist sonntags von 10 Uhr bis 16 Uhr geöffnet.
Sonntags = on Sundays; 10 Uhr bis 16 Uhr = 10 AM to 4 PM.
8
How do you say 'Please note the train delay' in German?
Bitte beachten Sie die Zugverspätung.
Beachten Sie = please note; Zugverspätung = train delay.
9
What does the sign 'Nur für Notfälle' imply?
Only for emergencies.
Nur für = only for; Notfälle = emergencies.
10
How do you express 'The bus leaves at 7:45' in German?
Der Bus fährt um 7:45 Uhr ab.
Fährt ab = departs.
11
What does a notice reading 'Geschlossen am Feiertag' mean?
Closed on public holiday.
Feiertag = holiday.
12
How would you ask 'What time does the train arrive?' in German?
Um wie viel Uhr kommt der Zug an?
Um wie viel Uhr = at what time.
13
Translate 'The library is open until 8 PM' into German.
Die Bibliothek ist bis 20 Uhr geöffnet.
Bis = until; 20 Uhr = 8 PM.
14
What does the sign 'Reserviert' indicate?
Reserved.
Reserviert = reserved.
15
How do you say 'Next bus at 10 minutes past' in German?
Der nächste Bus um zehn Minuten nach.
Nach = past; 10 Minuten nach = ten minutes past.
16
What does 'Baldige Abfahrt' mean?
Departure soon.
Baldige = soon; Abfahrt = departure.
17
Translate 'The ticket office closes at 5 PM' into German.
Das Fahrkartenschalter schließt um 17 Uhr.
Schließt = closes; 17 Uhr = 5 PM.
18
How would you say 'The train schedule is posted outside' in German?
Der Fahrplan ist draußen angebracht.
Draußen = outside; angebracht = posted.
19
What does a sign with 'Bitte warten Sie' instruct?
Please wait.
Warten Sie = wait.
20
How do you say 'Closing time is 10 PM' in German?
Schluss ist um 22 Uhr.
Schluss = closing time; 22 Uhr = 10 PM.

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