A1 noun Neutral #1,948 am häufigsten

on time

/ɒn taɪm/

To arrive or happen at the exact time that was planned or scheduled. It means not being late and following a specific arrangement.

Beispiele

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1

I hope the bus arrives on time today.

I hope the bus arrives at the scheduled hour.

2

The professor expects all students to arrive on time for the exam.

The teacher wants students to be present at the specific start time.

3

Hey, you're actually on time for once!

Wow, you are not late this time!

Wortfamilie

Nomen
punctuality
Adverb
punctually
Adjektiv
punctual
Verwandt
timeliness
💡

Merkhilfe

Think of being 'ON' top of the clock numbers. You are exactly where the clock hand points.

Schnelles Quiz

The meeting is at 10:00, so please try to be ___.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: on time

Beispiele

1

I hope the bus arrives on time today.

everyday

I hope the bus arrives at the scheduled hour.

2

The professor expects all students to arrive on time for the exam.

formal

The teacher wants students to be present at the specific start time.

3

Hey, you're actually on time for once!

informal

Wow, you are not late this time!

4

Data collection must begin on time to ensure study accuracy.

academic

The research must start at the planned moment for correct results.

5

The meeting started on time despite the manager's absence.

business

The business discussion began at the scheduled hour anyway.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
punctuality
Adverb
punctually
Adjektiv
punctual
Verwandt
timeliness

Häufige Kollokationen

arrive on time to reach a place at the scheduled hour
start on time to begin exactly when planned
always on time consistently punctual
exactly on time arriving at the very second required
finish on time to complete a task by the deadline

Häufige Phrasen

right on time

at the exact moment expected

just on time

arriving at the last possible moment

seldom on time

rarely following the schedule

Wird oft verwechselt mit

on time vs in time

'On time' refers to a schedule (e.g., a 9:00 AM meeting), while 'in time' means early enough to do something (e.g., arriving early enough to get a coffee).

📝

Nutzungshinweise

Use this phrase when referring to specific appointments, transport schedules, or formal deadlines. It functions as an adverbial phrase following verbs like 'be', 'arrive', or 'start'.

⚠️

Häufige Fehler

Learners often say 'in time' when they are talking about a train or a class schedule, where 'on time' is the correct choice.

💡

Merkhilfe

Think of being 'ON' top of the clock numbers. You are exactly where the clock hand points.

📖

Wortherkunft

From the preposition 'on' (indicating position or contact) and the Old English 'tima' (limited space of time).

Grammatikmuster

Used after the verb 'to be' (e.g., 'He is on time'). Used as an adverbial phrase (e.g., 'The plane landed on time').
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Kultureller Kontext

In many cultures, especially in Northern Europe and North America, being 'on time' is a sign of respect and professionalism.

Schnelles Quiz

The meeting is at 10:00, so please try to be ___.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: on time

Mehr Time Wörter

lifetime

A1

A lifetime is the entire period of time that a person is alive. It can also refer to the length of time that an object, like a machine, works correctly.

Monday

A1

Monday is the day of the week between Sunday and Tuesday. In many parts of the world, it is regarded as the first day of the working and school week.

Tuesday

A1

Tuesday is the third day of the week, positioned between Monday and Wednesday. In most Western cultures and business environments, it is regarded as the second day of the standard work week.

Thursday

A1

Thursday is the day of the week that comes after Wednesday and before Friday. It is typically considered the fourth day of the working week in most Western countries.

Saturday

A1

Saturday is the day of the week that follows Friday and comes before Sunday. It is widely considered the first day of the weekend and is typically a day for rest or leisure in many cultures.

Sunday

A1

Sunday is the seventh day of the week, positioned between Saturday and Monday. In many parts of the world, it is considered the final day of the weekend and is typically a day for rest or religious activities.

weekend

A1

The weekend is the period of time at the end of the week, typically including Saturday and Sunday. It is generally a time when people do not work or attend school and use the time for rest or leisure.

yesterday

A1

Yesterday refers to the day immediately before today. It is used to describe events, actions, or states that occurred in the very recent past, specifically one day ago.

day after tomorrow

A1

The day that comes after the one that follows today. It refers to a point in time two days into the future from the current day.

day before yesterday

A1

The day that occurred immediately before yesterday, referring to two days ago from today. It is used to pinpoint a specific time in the recent past in relation to the current day.

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