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Pronouncing a 97 number (lemmy.world)
submitted 2 years ago by to c/funny@lemmy.world
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  • [–] 8 points 2 years ago* (2 children)

    How about in telling time? Like half seven means 7:30 in British English but is 6:30 in Dutch and German

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  • [–] 8 points 2 years ago*

    That one at least makes some sense: halfway to seven vs seven and a half. The more confusing ones are quarter seven (6:15) and three quarter seven (6:45). If you didn't learn to tell time with an analog clock it can throw you off since they are the opposite of eg quarter to seven. It's even worse - in German it's a regional thing, and they'll look at you as of you've grown a second head if you use a form they're not used to.

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  • [–] 1 point 2 years ago (1 child)

    american time keeping for the win in this case.

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