Translation of German word "Zeitpunkt" to English
derZeitpunkt
/tsaɪ̯tˈpʊŋt/
Meaning
NounA point in time; a specified instant.
How to use
The masculine noun Zeitpunkt ('point in time / moment / juncture') is a compound of Zeit (time) and Punkt (point). Note: the source translation is 'time' (время), which is a bit general; Zeitpunkt refers to a specific moment or date rather than duration. Plural is Zeitpunkte.
🇬🇧 English
time point
Example
Der Zeitpunkt ist unbekannt.
Time is unknown.
Der Zeitpunkt der Ankunft ist 10 Uhr.
The time of arrival is 10 o'clock.
Your personal vocabulary
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- zu diesem Zeitpunkt— at this point in time / at that moment (dative location)
- günstiger Zeitpunkt— favorable / opportune moment
- Zeitpunkt festlegen— to set / determine the point in time
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What is the definition of the German word "der Zeitpunkt"?▼
The German word "der Zeitpunkt" is defined as: "A point in time; a specified instant."
What does the German word "der Zeitpunkt" mean?▼
The German word "der Zeitpunkt" means "time point" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Der Zeitpunkt ist unbekannt." (which translates as "Time is unknown.").
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