quota hora est

Latin

Alternative forms

• hora quota est

Etymology

From quota the feminine of quotus (“what number of”) + hōra (“hour”) + est (“it is”) the third person singular of sum (“I am”). Literally meaning "what is the number of the hour?".

Phrase

quota hōra est?

1. what time is it?

   Quota hora est? - Hora septima minuta tertia decima est.

   What time is it? - It's seven thirteen.

   Quota hora est? - Decima hora est cum quadrante.

   What time is it? - It's a quarter past ten.

   Quota hora est? - Decima hora est cum sēmisse.

   What time is it? - It's thirty minutes past ten.

   Quota hora est? - Hora undecima cum sēmisse.

   What time is it? - It's half past eleven.

   Quota hora est? - Hora prima cum dodrante.

   What time is it? - It's a quarter to two.

See also

• A glossary of Latin words and phrases pertaining to time