Translation of German word "Moment" to English
derMoment
/mɔmɛnt/
Meaning
NounMasculine noun meaning 'moment / brief period of time / instant'.
How to use
The masculine noun der Moment ('moment / instant') declines regularly (plural Momente). The expression im Moment means 'at the moment / currently'. Advanced note: there is also a neuter noun das Moment, which is used in physics/mechanics to mean 'force / momentum' or in philosophy to mean 'factor'.
🇬🇧 English
moment / instant
Example
Ich habe einen Moment gewartet.
I waited a moment.
Der Moment ist gekommen.
The moment has come.
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Common phrases
- im Moment— at the moment / currently
- einen Moment bitte— one moment please
- historischer Moment— historical moment
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What is the definition of the German word "der Moment"?▼
The German word "der Moment" is defined as: "Masculine noun meaning 'moment / brief period of time / instant'."
What does the German word "der Moment" mean?▼
The German word "der Moment" means "moment / instant" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Ich habe einen Moment gewartet." (which translates as "I waited a moment.").
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