NOUN
Ausgangspunkt/ˈaʊ̯sɡaŋsˌpʊŋkt/starting point; point of departure; origin
Ausgangspunkt is a German noun that means starting point, point of departure, or origin. It is pronounced /ˈaʊ̯sɡaŋsˌpʊŋkt/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Ausgangspunkte".
Definitions
1.the place or point where something begins(location; origin)
a.the initial place of a journey, activity, or process
Der Ausgangspunkt unserer Wanderung ist der Parkplatz am Waldrand.—The starting point of our hike is the parking lot at the edge of the forest.
2.basis or foundation for further action or consideration(basis; foundation)
a.the background or foundation of an idea, argument, or development
Der Bericht bildet den Ausgangspunkt für die Diskussion.—The report forms the starting point for the discussion.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Ausgangspunkt | die Ausgangspunkte |
| Genitive | des Ausgangspunktes | der Ausgangspunkte |
| Dative | dem Ausgangspunkt | den Ausgangspunkten |
| Accusative | den Ausgangspunkt | die Ausgangspunkte |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Ausgangspunkt" mean in English?
- "Ausgangspunkt" means starting point, point of departure, or origin. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Ausgangspunkt"?
- "Ausgangspunkt" is pronounced /ˈaʊ̯sɡaŋsˌpʊŋkt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Ausgangspunkt" der, die, or das?
- "Ausgangspunkt" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Ausgangspunkt"?
- The plural of "Ausgangspunkt" is "Ausgangspunkte".
- What part of speech is "Ausgangspunkt"?
- "Ausgangspunkt" is a noun in German.
