German Phrase
Um wie viel Uhr ist deine Besprechung?
Meaning
This question asks for the exact time a specific meeting is scheduled. It is a polite, neutral way to inquire about a colleague’s agenda.
When to use
Use it in a workplace or study‑group setting when you need to know the start time of someone’s meeting. It works both in informal (du) and semi‑formal (Sie) contexts, the only change being the possessive pronoun.
✦Grammar Breakdown
UmwievielUhristdeineBesprechung?
Um (preposition for time)
‘Um’ is used with a specific time to mean ‘at’. It is followed by the time expression without a case change.
wie viel (question phrase)
‘wie viel’ asks for a quantity; when combined with ‘Uhr’ it asks ‘what time’.
Uhr (noun, feminine)
‘Uhr’ means ‘o’clock’. In time questions it stays in the nominative and does not take an article.
ist (verb ‘sein’)
The verb ‘sein’ is used to link the subject (the meeting) with its time.
deine (possessive pronoun)
‘deine’ is the informal possessive for ‘your’. Use ‘Ihre’ in a formal setting.
Besprechung (noun, feminine)
‘Besprechung’ means ‘meeting’ or ‘briefing’. It is a feminine noun, hence ‘die Besprechung’.
🗨In Conversation
Um wie viel Uhr ist deine Besprechung?
At what time is your meeting?
Sie beginnt um zehn Uhr dreißig.
It starts at ten thirty.
✕Common Mistakes
Wie viel Uhr ist deine Besprechung?
While understandable, the preposition ‘Um’ is required when asking for a specific time.
Um wie viel Uhr ist deine Besprechung?
In a formal context you should use ‘Ihre Besprechung’ to show respect.
Um wie viel, Uhr ist deine Besprechung?
Never separate ‘Uhr’ from the verb with a comma; the structure is ‘Uhr ist …’.
↔Alternatives
Wann findet deine Besprechung statt?
When does your meeting take place?
Um wie viel Uhr hast du deine Besprechung?
At what time do you have your meeting?
Könntest du mir sagen, wann deine Besprechung beginnt?
Could you tell me when your meeting begins?
Cultural Tip
Germans value punctuality; it’s common to confirm the exact start time of a meeting. In formal business settings you would replace ‘deine’ with ‘Ihre’ and possibly add a polite opener like ‘Entschuldigung, …’. Also, note that Germans often use the 24‑hour clock in written schedules, but spoken language frequently uses the 12‑hour format with ‘Uhr’.