German word

Sprechstunde

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʃpʁɛçˌʃtʊndə/

Meaning

  • feminine nounoffice hours

Example

Heute gibt es keine Sprechstunden.

There are no office hours today.

Illustration for Sprechstunde (office hours)

More examples

Patienten sollen nur während der Sprechstunde vorsprechen.

Patients should come in only during office hours.

Core concept

A doctor, teacher, or adviser sits at a set time with the door open for short questions and conversations.

Common phrases

  • in der Sprechstunde vorsprechen

    come in during office hours

  • die Sprechstunde halten

    hold office hours

Similar words

Termin: A specific time reserved for a planned meeting or consultation.
Konsultation: A face-to-face appointment with a specialist for examination or expert advice.
Beratung: A meeting arranged to obtain professional advice or guidance.

Definition in German

Ein regelmäßiges Zeitfenster, in dem Ärztinnen, Lehrende oder Beratende für Fragen und kurze Gespräche zur Verfügung stehen.

Word origin

Sprechstunde is a compound of the combining form Sprech- from sprechen, 'to speak', and Stunde, 'hour', meaning a designated speaking time.

Usage tips

  • Sprechstunde is feminine, so the standard forms are die Sprechstunde and die Sprechstunden.

Other meanings

  • consultation hoursnoun
  • clinic hoursnoun

Related words

  • Sprechstundenleiteroffice-hours supervisornoun
  • Sprechstundenplanoffice-hours schedulenoun

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