English–German

“point” in German

German

Alsorichten

Pronunciation

IPA/pʊŋkt/

Example

Wir sollten den wichtigsten Punkt noch einmal besprechen.

We should discuss the most important point again.

Illustration for Punkt (point)

How to say “point” in German

“Point” in German is Punkt.

One clearly marked spot on a discussion map where attention settles on a particular idea.

Full entry for Punkt: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Punkt

Kannst du das bitte auf den Punkt bringen?

Could you please reduce that to the essentials?

Tips for using Punkt

  • In German, ein Punkt can name an issue or agenda item, so mehrere Punkte may mean several matters rather than several geometric dots.

Other German words for “point”

Er richtet die Kamera auf das Kind.

He is pointing the camera at the child.

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