quarter

QUARTER noun

uk/ˈkwɔːtər/ us quarter noun
(BEFORE/AFTER HOUR)

A1 a period of 15 minutes before or after the hour

четверть часа
It's (a) quarter to three (= 2.45). also US It's (a) quarter of three (= 2.45). We're leaving at (a) quarter past six (= 6.15). also US We're leaving at (a) quarter after six (= 6.15). quarter noun
(SCHOOL)one of four periods of time into which a year at school is divided

четверть (школьная)
quarter noun
(PART OF TOWN)

a part of a town, often where people from a particular country or religion live

квартал, район
the Jewish quarter
quarter noun