English–German

“punchline” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈpo̯ɛ̃ːtə/

Example

Ich habe die Pointe nicht erwartet.

I didn't expect the punchline.

Illustration for Pointe (punchline)

How to say “punchline” in German

“Punchline” in German is Pointe.

A story narrows to a sharp final turn that suddenly makes the audience laugh or react.

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

Example sentences with Pointe

Bei Gags ist es wichtig, dass die Pointe sitzt.

In jokes, it is important that the punchline lands.

Tips for using Pointe

  • Pointe is feminine in German, so the forms are die Pointe and die Pointen, not an English-style plural.

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