Which is correct:
"Half an hour " or "A Half an hour "?

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Half an hour

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to refer to a duration of 30 minutes.

Examples:

  • I'll be back in half an hour.
  • The meeting will last half an hour.

Alternatives:

  • 30 minutes
  • a 30-minute period
  • a half-hour

A Half an hour

This phrase is not commonly used in English.


Alternatives:

  • half an hour
  • 30 minutes
  • a 30-minute period
  • a half-hour
The correct phrase is 'half an hour.' 'A half an hour' is not commonly used in English. 'Half an hour' is the standard way to express a duration of 30 minutes.

Last updated: March 22, 2024

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