Pünktlich
Example: Er kommt immer pünktlich zur Arbeit jeden Tag.
Definition
"Pünktlich" is an adverb meaning acting or arriving exactly at the scheduled or agreed time without delay. For example, in the phrase 'Er kommt immer pünktlich zur Arbeit jeden Tag,' it describes someone who always arrives at work on time every day.
Etymology
The German word "pünktlich" derives from the noun "Punkt," meaning 'point' or 'dot,' combined with the suffix '-lich,' which forms adjectives or adverbs. Originally, it conveyed the idea of something happening at the exact 'point' in time. Did you know that "Punkt" shares roots with the English word 'point,' highlighting their common Germanic heritage?
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"Pünktlich" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A2) - set 3", containing 116 commonly used words.
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