German word

Punkt

Pronunciation

IPA/pʊŋkt/

Meaning

  • masculine nounpoint

Example

Wir sollten den wichtigsten Punkt noch einmal besprechen.

We should discuss the most important point again.

Illustration for Punkt (point)

More examples

Kannst du das bitte auf den Punkt bringen?

Could you please reduce that to the essentials?

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • auf den Punkt bringen

    reduce to the essentials

  • zum Punkt kommen

    get to the main point

  • einen Punkt ansprechen

    bring up a point

Similar words

Argument: A reason given to support a particular claim.
Standpunkt: A person's or group's position on an issue.
Aspekt: A particular angle from which a matter can be considered.
Hinweis: A short indication that provides information or advice.

Definition in German

Ein einzelner, zentraler Aspekt oder Gedanke, der in einer Aussage oder Diskussion hervorgehoben wird.

Word origin

Punkt is a borrowing from Latin punctum, the noun related to pungere, 'to prick,' which developed from a physical mark to an abstract point.

Usage tips

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

Other meanings

  • issuenoun
  • itemnoun

Opposites

Related words

  • punktenscore pointsverb
  • Punktzahlpoint totalnoun
  • punktgenauexactadjective

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