ADJECTIVE
pünktlich/ˈpʏŋktlɪç/punctual; on time
pünktlich is a German adjective that means punctual or on time. It is pronounced /ˈpʏŋktlɪç/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "pünktlicher" and "pünktlichsten".
Definitions
1.arriving or happening at the agreed or expected time(time, appointments)
a.being on time (for people)
Er ist immer pünktlich zur Arbeit.—He is always on time for work.
b.starting or occurring at the scheduled time (for events)
Der Zug fährt pünktlich um 9 Uhr ab.—The train leaves on time at 9 o'clock.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | pünktlich |
|---|---|
| Comparative | pünktlicher |
| Superlative | pünktlichsten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "pünktlich" mean in English?
- "pünktlich" means punctual or on time. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "pünktlich"?
- "pünktlich" is pronounced /ˈpʏŋktlɪç/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "pünktlich"?
- The comparative of "pünktlich" is "pünktlicher" and the superlative is "pünktlichsten".
- What part of speech is "pünktlich"?
- "pünktlich" is a adjective in German.
