Learning to tell time in Dutch can be tricky for Americans. I don't remember it being a big issue when I took French in high school, and when I taught myself German a few years ago I don't recall being befuddled.
That's right, I use the word "befuddled". Deal with it.
The first thing that made my head hurt is related to saying half past the hour. If a Dutchie says they want to meet at "half zeven", be warned. They are NOT talking about 7:30. They are talking about 6:30. Don't ask, I don't really know why. The only thing I can come up with is that it's half way to the next hour.
The second thing is how they say 20 minutes before or after the hour. "tien over half zeven" is literally translated to "10 after 6:30" (a.k.a 6:40). What?!?!
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