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German Phrase

7 Uhr, Zimmer 210.

/ˈziːbən ˈuːɐ̯, ˈtsɪmɐ ˈt͡svaɪ̯hʊndɐt͡s eːn/
Meaning"7 o’clock, room 210."
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Meaning

The sentence states a specific time (7 o’clock) and a location (room 210). It is a concise way to give meeting or appointment details, especially in written notices or spoken announcements.

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When to use

Use this phrase on schedules, conference agendas, hotel check‑in instructions, or when you need to tell someone exactly when and where something will happen.

Grammar Breakdown

7Uhr,Zimmer210.

1

Uhr (time)

In German, the word 'Uhr' follows the hour number to indicate time, e.g., '7 Uhr' means '7 o'clock'.

2

Number as noun

Room numbers are treated as nouns; you can say 'Zimmer 210' or 'Raum 210', with the number spoken as a whole (zweihundertzehn).

3

Comma usage

A comma separates two independent pieces of information (time and location) in written German.

4

24‑hour clock

German typically uses the 24‑hour clock in formal contexts, but '7 Uhr' is understood as 07:00 in the morning.

🗨In Conversation

A

Um wie viel Uhr beginnt das Seminar?

What time does the seminar start?

7 Uhr, Zimmer 210.

7 o’clock, room 210.

B

Common Mistakes

  • um 7 Uhr Zimmer 210

    Missing comma makes the sentence feel rushed; a pause (comma) separates the time from the location.

  • 7 Uhr Zimmer zweihundert zehn

    Numbers above 99 should be spoken as one word (zweihundertzehn), not split.

  • 7 Uhr, Zimmer zweihundert und zehn.

    Do not insert 'und' when saying room numbers; just say the whole number.

Alternatives

  • Um 7 Uhr, Raum 210.

    At 7 o’clock, room 210.

  • Sieben Uhr, Zimmer zweihundertzehn.

    Seven o’clock, room two‑hundred ten.

  • 7:00, Zimmer 210.

    7:00, room 210.

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Cultural Tip

German speakers almost always use the 24‑hour clock in formal settings, so '7 Uhr' is understood as 07:00 (morning). When giving directions, you can say either 'Zimmer' (room) or 'Raum'; 'Raum' sounds a bit more institutional (e.g., university buildings). Numbers above 99 are spoken as a single word (zweihundertzehn), not as separate digits.