die Reitstunde
riding lesson
A lesson in which you learn or practice horseback riding, usually under the guidance of a riding instructor.
EXAMPLE
Meine Reitstunde beginnt heute um vier Uhr.
My riding lesson starts at four o’clock today.
die Reitstunde
riding lesson
die Reitstunde, die Reitstunden
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Reitstunde, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Reitstunden |
| genitive | der Reitstunde |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Reitstunde | die Reitstunden |
| accusative | die Reitstunde | die Reitstunden |
| dative | der Reitstunde | den Reitstunden |
| genitive | der Reitstunde | der Reitstunden |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Compound word
'Reitstunde' (riding lesson) is made up of 'Reit-' from 'reiten' (to ride) and 'Stunde' (hour / lesson). So it refers to a lesson devoted to riding.
EXAMPLE
Vor der Reitstunde muss ich noch meinen Helm holen.
Before my riding lesson, I still need to get my helmet.
Typical collocations
'Reitstunde' (riding lesson) is often used with verbs such as 'nehmen' (to take), 'buchen' (to book), 'haben' (to have), and 'absagen' (to cancel). 'Eine Reitstunde geben' (to give a riding lesson) is also a typical expression for the instructor.
EXAMPLE
Wegen des starken Regens musste ich meine Reitstunde absagen.
Because of the heavy rain, I had to cancel my riding lesson.
Time expressions
For activities during the lesson, 'in der Reitstunde' (during the riding lesson) is commonly used. 'Vor der Reitstunde' (before the riding lesson) and 'nach der Reitstunde' (after the riding lesson) are also typical time expressions.
EXAMPLE
In der Reitstunde üben wir heute das Anhalten und Wenden.
During the riding lesson, we are practicing stopping and turning today.
In real life
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