Hodina skončí brzy.

The class will end soon.

Breakdown of Hodina skončí brzy.

• hodina: the class
• skončit: to end
• brzy: soon

Questions & Answers about Hodina skončí brzy.

Does hodina mean hour or lesson in this sentence?

In Czech, hodina has two common meanings:

1. Hour (60 minutes of time)
2. Lesson / class period (e.g. a school class)

In a school or course context, hodina very often means lesson:

• hodina angličtiny – an English lesson
• tělocviková hodina – a PE class

Without extra context, Hodina skončí brzy. can be understood as either:

• The hour will end soon.
• The lesson will end soon.

Usually, the situation (being in a classroom vs. looking at a timer) tells you which one is meant.

Why is it skončí and not končí? What is the difference?