noun
consultation hours, office hours
A2
Sprechstunde (die, plural Sprechstunden) means 'consultation hours' or 'office hours'—scheduled times when a doctor, professor or official sees people. Often used as 'Sprechstunde haben', 'zur Sprechstunde kommen' or 'in der Sprechstunde'. Regular noun; plural adds -n: Sprechstunden. Common in Arztpraxis, Universität or Rathaus.
Examples
Die Sprechstunde ist am Dienstag.
Office hours are on Tuesday.
Der Arzt verschob die Sprechstunde, weil er einen Notfall behandeln musste.
The doctor postponed the consultation hours because he had to treat an emergency.
In der Sprechstunde besprechen wir Ihre Beschwerden.
During the office hours we will discuss your complaints.
Details
Mnemonics
picture a sign on a door that reads 'Sprechstunde' with hours listed
die - imagine a receptionist saying 'die Sprechstunde ist von neun bis zehn'
Notes
Common in medical and academic contexts; indicates scheduled times to see a professional.