Pünktlich
Example: Er kommt immer pünktlich zur Arbeit jeden Morgen.
Definition
"Pünktlich" is an adverb meaning to do something exactly at the agreed or scheduled time, without being late. For example, in the phrase 'Er kommt immer pünktlich zur Arbeit jeden Morgen,' it describes someone who always arrives at work on time every morning.
Etymology
The word "pünktlich" comes from the German noun "Punkt," which means 'point' or 'dot,' referring to a precise moment in time. The suffix '-lich' turns it into an adverb meaning 'punctually' or 'exactly on the point.' Did you know? The concept of being 'on the dot' traces back to the idea of a precise point, emphasizing timeliness.
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"Pünktlich" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A2) - set 3", containing 116 commonly used words.
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