NOUN
Zeitpunkt/ˈt͡saɪ̯tˌpʊŋkt/point in time; moment; time
Zeitpunkt is a German noun that means point in time, moment, or time. It is pronounced /ˈt͡saɪ̯tˌpʊŋkt/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Zeitpunkte".
Definitions
1.specific moment or point in time(general)
a.exact moment when something happens
Der genaue Zeitpunkt des Treffens steht noch nicht fest.—The exact time of the meeting has not yet been decided.
b.moment considered in a process or development
Zu diesem Zeitpunkt wusste ich noch nichts von dem Unfall.—At that moment, I didn't know anything about the accident.
2.a well-chosen moment; appropriate timing(timing)
a.when something is done at the right or wrong moment
Er hat den perfekten Zeitpunkt zum Handeln gewählt.—He chose the perfect moment to act.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Zeitpunkt | die Zeitpunkte |
| Genitive | des Zeitpunktes | der Zeitpunkte |
| Dative | dem Zeitpunkt | den Zeitpunkten |
| Accusative | den Zeitpunkt | die Zeitpunkte |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Zeitpunkt" mean in English?
- "Zeitpunkt" means point in time, moment, or time. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Zeitpunkt"?
- "Zeitpunkt" is pronounced /ˈt͡saɪ̯tˌpʊŋkt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Zeitpunkt" der, die, or das?
- "Zeitpunkt" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Zeitpunkt"?
- The plural of "Zeitpunkt" is "Zeitpunkte".
- What part of speech is "Zeitpunkt"?
- "Zeitpunkt" is a noun in German.
