der Viertelstundentakt
Translation
quarter-hourly interval, 15-minute frequency
Examples
Der Bus fährt im Viertelstundentakt.
The bus runs at quarter-hourly intervals.
Grammar Patterns
in a quarter-hourly interval ((to run)) to run at quarter-hourly intervals The train runs at quarter-hourly intervals.
Similar Words
15-Minuten-Takt (15-minute interval)
Etymology
Composed of 'Viertelstunde' (quarter of an hour) and 'Takt' (rhythm, interval).
Memory Tips
Think of a bus or train schedule with a 'beat' or 'rhythm' ('Takt') every 15 minutes.