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Wanduhr

wall clock

noun VANT-oor Rare

Usage Note

Wanduhr is a clock mounted on the wall, as opposed to a Tischuhr (desk clock) or Standuhr (grandfather clock). Common in kitchens and hallways; decorative versions are Designwanduhren.

Examples

"Die alte Wanduhr im Wohnzimmer schlägt jede volle Stunde."

Natural Translation

The old wall clock in the living room strikes every full hour.

Literal Translation

The old wall-clock in the living-room strikes every full hour.

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