German Phrase
Nenn das genaue Datum und die genaue Uhrzeit.
Meaning
A direct request to state the exact calendar date and the exact clock time. It is often used when precise scheduling is required, such as in business meetings, travel arrangements, or filling out official forms.
When to use
Use this phrase when you need a concrete, unambiguous reference to a point in time – for example, when confirming an appointment, setting a deadline, or asking for details on a ticket or reservation.
✦Grammar Breakdown
NenndasgenaueDatumunddiegenaueUhrzeit.
Imperative (Nenn)
‘Nenn’ is the du‑imperative of the verb ‘nennen’ (to name, to state).
Definite Articles (das, die)
‘das’ is neuter accusative, ‘die’ is feminine accusative – both required because ‘Datum’ is neuter and ‘Uhrzeit’ is feminine.
Adjective Declension (genaue)
After a definite article the adjective takes the weak ending ‘‑e’ in the accusative singular.
Conjunction (und)
‘und’ simply links the two noun phrases.
Punctuation
The period marks the sentence as a command; in spoken German the tone rises slightly at the end.
🗨In Conversation
Nenn das genaue Datum und die genaue Uhrzeit, bitte.
Please tell me the exact date and the exact time.
Klar, das ist der 12. März 2026 um 14:30 Uhr.
Sure, it’s March 12 2026 at 2:30 p.m.
✕Common Mistakes
Nenn das genaues Datum und die genaues Uhrzeit.
After a definite article the adjective takes the weak ending ‘‑e’, not the strong ‘‑es’.
Nenn das genaue Datum und das genaue Uhrzeit.
‘Uhrzeit’ is feminine, so the correct article is ‘die’, not ‘das’.
Nennen Sie das genaue Datum und die genaue Uhrzeit.
In the du‑imperative you drop the ‘-en’; ‘Nennen’ is infinitive, not a command.
↔Alternatives
Sag mir das genaue Datum und die genaue Uhrzeit.
Tell me the exact date and the exact time.
Nenne bitte das exakte Datum und die exakte Uhrzeit.
Please state the exact date and the exact time.
Bitte gib das genaue Datum und die genaue Uhrzeit an.
Please give the exact date and the exact time.
Cultural Tip
In German‑speaking countries the 24‑hour clock is the norm for formal communication, so you’ll often hear times expressed as ‘14:30 Uhr’ rather than ‘2:30 p.m.’. Adding ‘Bitte’ softens the imperative and makes it sound more polite, especially in professional settings.