A2 Informal Time

„Die Uhr steht schon wieder."

The clock has stopped again.

Die Uhr steht schon wieder. — German idiom meaning: The clock has stopped again. (A2)
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What does „Die Uhr steht schon wieder." mean in German?

„Die Uhr steht schon wieder." means "The clock has stopped again.." Literally: "The clock stands already again.."

Literal Translation

"The clock stands already again."

Die The
Uhr clock
steht stands
schon already
wieder again

English Equivalent

"The clock has stopped again."

This English idiom conveys the same meaning as the German expression.

Grammar Notes

'stehen' = to have stopped (clock)

When is this idiom used?

Informal

This expression is used in informal, casual German conversation among friends and family.

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