die Stunde
Translation
hour, lesson, class
Examples
Ich warte schon eine Stunde.
I've been waiting for an hour already.
Die nächste Stunde beginnt um acht Uhr.
The next lesson starts at eight o'clock.
Grammar Patterns
((an hour)) to last/take (an hour) The film lasts two hours.
((a lesson)) to have (a lesson) We don't have a lesson today.
per hour (per hour) He earns 15 euros per hour.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Zeit (time), der Unterricht (lesson)
Etymology
From OHG 'stunta' (standing, stop). Originally a fixed point in time.
Memory Tips
Think of 'standing' time. Also means a school lesson.