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gegen sechs

around six

Meaning of gegen sechs

close to six o'clock

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German/ɡeːɡn̩ zɛks/
around six
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gegen sechsaround six
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oftoften
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frühearly
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heutetoday

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What's the difference between gegen sechs / um sechs / kurz vor sechs / gegen sechs Uhr / sechs / nach sechs

U
🇩🇪German
um sechs

Neutral and very common; can mean exactly 6:00 or roughly around that time in conversation.

A2Very Often
K
🇩🇪German
kurz vor sechs

Means a short time before six, so clearly earlier than 6:00.

A2Often
G
🇩🇪German
gegen sechs Uhr

Means around six o'clock, usually a little before or after 6:00.

A2Very Often
S
🇩🇪German
sechs

This is just the number six; without 'Uhr' it can be unclear that the time is meant.

A2Very Often
N
🇩🇪German
nach sechs

Means after six; the time is later than 6:00, but not exact.

A2Often
U
🇩🇪German
um halb sechs

This is exactly 5:30, half an hour before six.

A2Often
E
🇩🇪German
etwa sechs

Means approximately six; emphasizes approximation rather than exactness.

A2Often
U
🇩🇪German
ungefähr sechs

Also means around six; very close in meaning to 'gegen sechs', usually neutral and conversational.

A2Very Often

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gegen sechs means around six. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

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/ɡeːɡn̩ zɛks/

gegen sechs translation

around six

gegen sechs transcription

/ɡeːɡn̩ zɛks/

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nahe bei sechs Uhr

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