What time is it, please?

Martha Murray

Hi:

On this burial record, what is the word before 10 Uhr?

Thank you!

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Robert Seal_1

Hello @Martha Murray,

That word is actually an abbreviation: vorm. = vormittags = in the morning (literally: before midday).

So "vorm. 10 Uhr" = 10:00 am.

Martha Murray

Hi Robert:

Thank you! that makes sense,

Robert Seal_1

You're welcome, Martha. The word "nachmittags" literally translates as "after midday" and means "in the afternoon", so the time would be marked with pm. For example: nachtmittags 4 Uhr = 4:00 pm.