German phrase

Es passierte um ~.

Meaning

It happened at ___

When to use it

States when an event occurred. It is neutral and suits reports or storytelling.

Example dialogue

Weißt du, wann der Unfall war?

Do you know when the accident happened?

Es passierte um drei Uhr.

It happened at three o'clock.

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