Ja, 20 Uhr ist auch in Ordnung.
Yes, 8 PM is also fine.
Language note: Agreement expressed in a positive and flexible way.
Culture note: Late dinners are not uncommon, so an 8 PM dinner is usual.
Context: You agree to the new time proposed by the host.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Ja
[yah]
yes
Used to give an affirmative response.
Ja, das stimmt.
Yes, that's right.
20
[tsohntsik]
20
Refers to the numeral 20.
Unser Treffen ist um 20 Uhr.
Our meeting is at 8 PM.
Uhr
[oor]
o'clock
Used to specify time on the hour.
Der Bus kommt um 20 Uhr an.
The bus arrives at 8 o'clock.
ist
[ist]
is
3rd person singular form of 'to be'.
Der Himmel ist blau.
The sky is blue.
auch
[owkh]
also
Used to indicate similarity or addition.
Ich komme auch zur Party.
I am also coming to the party.
in
[in]
in
Used to indicate location or position.
Der Stuhl ist in dem Raum.
The chair is in the room.
Ordnung
[ORD-noong]
order
The arrangement or disposition of people or things.
Das ist in Ordnung.
That is in order.
Phrase Parts
Ja,
20 Uhr ist auch in Ordnung.
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