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Etymology

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From sperr(en) (to bar, block) +‎ Stunde (hour).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈʃpɛʁˌʃtʊndə/
  • Audio:(file)
  • Hyphenation: Sperr‧stun‧de

Noun

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Sperrstunde f (genitive Sperrstunde, plural Sperrstunden)

  1. closing time (statutory for pubs and inns)
    Synonym: Polizeistunde

Declension

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Further reading

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