tower clock
die Turmuhr, die Turmuhren
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tower clock
A large clock on or in a tower whose dial is usually visible from the outside and which often indicates the hours by striking bells.
Die Turmuhr schlug pünktlich zwölf Uhr.
The tower clock struck twelve o'clock on time.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Turmuhren |
| genitive | der Turmuhr |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Turmuhr | die Turmuhren |
| accusative | die Turmuhr | die Turmuhren |
| dative | der Turmuhr | den Turmuhren |
| genitive | der Turmuhr | der Turmuhren |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Turmuhr' is made up of 'Turm' (tower) and 'Uhr' (clock). The base word 'Uhr' shows that it is a clock that belongs to or is mounted on a tower.
Auf dem alten Rathaus ist eine besonders schöne Turmuhr zu sehen.
A particularly beautiful tower clock can be seen on the old town hall.
'Turmuhr' is often used with verbs such as 'schlagen' (to strike), 'gehen' (to work / run), and 'stehen' (to be stopped). Typical expressions also include 'die Turmuhr zeigt die Zeit' (the tower clock tells the time) and 'die Turmuhr schlägt zur vollen Stunde' (the tower clock strikes on the hour).
Die Turmuhr schlägt jeden Abend um sechs Uhr.
The tower clock strikes six o'clock every evening.
'Turmuhr' is often used in connection with old town centers, town halls, and churches. Such descriptions also frequently refer to the sound of the bells striking or to the clock's function as a public timekeeper.
Viele Besucher blieben stehen, als die Turmuhr auf dem Marktplatz zu schlagen begann.
Many visitors stopped to watch as the tower clock in the market square began to strike.
